Bet Dwarka

Bet Dwarka, was the residing palace of Lord Krishna`s queens. Also known as Bet Shankhodar, Bet Dwarka was a full-fledged port before the development of Okha Port.. Inside the temple the idols of Queens Lakshmiji, Radhaji, Satyabhamaji, Jambuvantiji occupy center stage. On the Bet Dwarka Island there are 23 Shivalays, 20 Vaishanava Temples, 9 Hanuman Temples, 6 Devi Temples, including numerous others. The old Shankarnarayan temple is believed to be built around V.S. 1774. The Mahaprabhuji Baithak was built here by Shrimad Vallabhacharyaji in V.S. 1535. There is also a place for Balaramji, elder brother to Krishna. Bet Dwarka is about 3 km from Okha Port.

(Last Updated on : 27/12/2007)

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