Keshavraiji Temple

Gujarat, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gandhinagar

30km from Dwaraka on the sea shore is the ancient temple of Lord Keshavraiji. Lord Keshavrai, a form of Lord Krishna worshiped by the followers of Shree Vallabhacharya . The temple is believed to have built by Pushkarna Brahmins for more than 500-1000 Years ago. The registers have the forename and family name of all Pushkarna devotees, who have visited the shrine, as long ago as 250 years.

Legend

Lord Keshavrai is worshiped by Vaishnavities and followers of Shree Vallabhacharya . He is the is Ishtdev of Samasth Pushkarna Gyati. Pushkarna Brahmins located mainly in the regions of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kutch, Sindh & Punjab are ardent devotees of Lord Keshavrai. The temple is is believed to have been built by these Brahmins to celebrate the divinity of their God.

Architecture

The architecture of the temple is simple, featuring white arches and domes. The domes are of tow types - curved and flat as well as steep tiered ones. The idol of the Lord is in black stone adorned with beautiful clothes and jewellery.
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Darsan Info

The boat rides operates from 8 am in the morning to 5pm in the evening.

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to wear clean and conservative attire.

Famous Festival

August - Janmashtami

Culture

Bet Dwarka or Shankhodhar is an inhabited island off the coast of Okha, Gujarat, India. The place is considered part of the ancient city of Dwaraka in Hindu mythology and is famous for its temples. Of late, the beaches in the are have been promoted for eco tourism