Gita Temple

Gita Temple is a temple located in the outskirt of Dwarka, Gujarat. This temple is famous as this temple witnessed Kurukshetra War in the Indian epic Mahabharata.

Gita Temple, Dwarka, GujaratGita Temple is a small temple, located in the outskirts of Dwaraka, in the Indian state of Gujarat.

Location of Gita Temple
Gita Temple is a little away from the heart of the city, closer to the beach of Arabian Sea.

Architecture of Gita Temple
Gita Temple does not have any intricate or splendorous architecture. It is a very small temple. There is a gate at the entrance that leads to a huge field. Gita Temple is located at one end of this field. The appearance of the building is hardly that of a temple.

Dedication of Gita Temple
Gita Temple depicts Lord Krishna narrating the Bhagvad Gita to His favourite disciple, Arjuna before the commencement of the battle of Kurukshetra between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The blue idol of Lord Krishna is standing erect, holding His conch in His left hand and the Sudarshan Chakra in His right hand. Arjuna is kneeling down to his left, listening intently to the sacred verses emanating from the divine mouth of Lord Krishna. All the surrounding walls are made of white marble with Sanskrit inscriptions from the Bhagavad Gita on them.

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