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Gujarat was one of the main central areas of the Indus Valley civilisation, which is centred primarily in modern Pakistan. It contains ancient metropolitan cities from the Indus Valley such as Lothal, Dholavira and Gola Dhoro. The ancient city of Lothal was where India's first port was established.
The town of Gujrat itself is of modern origin, but occupies the site of an ancient city, the foundation of which is traditionally assigned to one Raja Bachan Pal, a Surajbansi Rajput who migrated from the Lower Gangetic Doaba, but of whom nothing more is known.
Timur's invasion of Delhi, the Delhi Sultanate weakened considerably so the last Tughluq governor Zafar Khan declared himself independent in 1407 and formally established Gujarat Sultanate. The next sultan, his grandson Ahmad Shah I founded the new capital Ahmedabad in 1411.
Portugal was the first European power to arrive in Gujarat, and after the Battle of Diu and Treaty of Bassein, acquired several enclaves along the Gujarati coast, including Daman and Diu as well as Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Gujarat is the land of rich handicrafts like Patola weaving, khadi, bandhani, block printing, embroidery, namda, rogan painting, matani pachhedi, woodcrafts, metal crafts, bamboo crafts, pithora, pottery and many more handicrafts. Gujarat celebrates all regional fairs and festivals with great fervor and spirits.
DWARkADISH TEMPLE
DWARkADISH TEMPLE
Dwarka Temple is said to have been created on the land reclaimed from the sea by Lord Krishna. Sage Durvasa, during one of his visits to Krishna and Rukmini, expressed his desire to see their palace. Rukmini requested water as they were about to start the journey.
Dwarka has also been referred to throughout its history as “Mokshapuri”, “Dwarkamati”, and “Dwarkavati”. It is mentioned in the ancient prehistoric epic period of the Mahabharata. According to legend, Krishna settled here after he defeated and killed his uncle Kansa at Mathura.
According to one theory, the lost city of Dwarka was built on reclaimed land roughly 3500 years ago and was drowned in water when sea levels rose. Scientific studies have revealed that the sea level in the area has risen and decreased numerous times before reaching its current levels in 1000 CE.
Dwarakadheesh is the 98th Divya Desam of Vishnu on the subcontinent, glorified in the Divya Prabandha sacred texts. The temple is at an elevation of 12.19 metres (40.0 ft) above mean sea-level. It faces west. The temple layout consists of a garbhagriha (Nijamandira or Harigraha) and an antarala (an antechamber).
About The Place: The main draw for tourists coming to Dwarka, the Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir), is believed to have been established more than 2500 years ago by Lord Krishna's great grandson, Vajranabh. The ancient temple has been renovated several times, especially leaving imprints of 16th and 19th centuries.
An ancient and prosperous city believed to have been the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom, Dwarka is an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus from all over the world. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat, on the banks of River Gomti.
An ancient and prosperous city believed to have been the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom, Dwarka is an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus from all over the world. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat, on the banks of River Gomti.
An ancient and prosperous city believed to have been the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom, Dwarka is an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus from all over the world. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat, on the banks of River Gomti.
An ancient and prosperous city believed to have been the capital of Lord Krishna's kingdom, Dwarka is an important pilgrimage centre for Hindus from all over the world. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat, on the banks of River Gomti.
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