11 Facts About Dwarka

1. Dwarka is one of four sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites collectively called the Chardham, and is one of the seven-most-ancient religious cities in India.

2. Dwarka is often identified with the Dwarka Kingdom, described in the Bhagavata Purana as the ancient kingdom of Krishna and is believed to have been the first capital of Gujarat.

3. Dwarka is believed to have been the first capital of Gujarat.

4. Dwarka was established as the capital in Saurashtra by the Vedic Indians during the Puranaic.

5. Excavations done at two sites on the seaward side of Dwarka brought to light submerged settlements, a large stone-built jetty, and triangular stone anchors with three holes.

6. Dwarka was the son of Varahdas, the king of Dwarka.

7. Dwarka hid it in a stepwell, known as Savitri vav, during the Muslim invasion, before moving it to Ladva village.

8. Dwarka is one of 12 heritage cities across the country selected under the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme of the Government of India to develop civic infrastructure.

9. Dwarka is well connected to the rest of India by air, rail, and road transport.

10. Dwarka was selected as a heritage city by the Indian government's Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana initiative.

11. The Dwarakadhisa Temple, called Jagat Mandir, located in the heart of Dwarka, is a Vaishnava temple.