dwarka somnath tour with pawagadh

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DWARKA-SOMNATH TOUR AT GLANCE

22/03/2013 18:55 pm departure from Bhopal to vadodara by train Jabalpur-somnath exp.

23/03/2013

23/03/2013 05:15 am arrived at vadodara

23/03/2013 07:30 am departure from vadodara to pawagadh by bus

23/03/2013 10:30 am reached at pawagadh temple

23/03/2013 12:00 pm departure from pawagadh temple to vadodara by bus

23/03/2013 03:00 am reached at vadodara

23/03/2013 - 03:00 - 03:30 pm lunch at vadodara

23/03/2013 03:30 06:00 pm sightseeing of museum & LAXMI VILAS PALACE ******

23/03/2013 06:00 07:00 pm rest at any nearer temple

23/03/2013 07:00 8:00 pm little dinner

23/03/2013 09:30 pm departure from vadodara to dwarka by sleeper bus

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24/03/2013 08:30 am reached at dwarka

24/03/2013 08:30 10:00 am bathing & breakfast

24/03/2013 whole day visit at dwarka (try to cover as much as places) (including jyotirling)

Night stay at dwarka

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25/03/2013 morning to 12:00 pm (visiting at remaining places of dwarka)

25/03/2013 12:00 pm departure from dwarka to somnath by bus

25/03/2013 07:00 pm reached at somnath

Night stay at somnath


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26/03/2013 full day sightseeing at somanth including jyotirling

Night stay at somnath

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27/03/2013 9:40 am departure from somnath to Bhopal

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28/03/2013 8:30 am reached at Bhopal


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PAWAGADH

Pavagadh is a historical and religious destination at the base town of Champaner

The hill of Pavagadh rises from Champaner in three stages and this plateau lies aan altitude of 1,471 feet.

A pilgrimage spot, called the Shakti Peeth, the Pavagadh hill leads to the hill top

temple of the Goddess Kali, who is the incarnation of the Goddesses Parvat

Durga, and Sati as Shakti or power. The mythological belief makes the Pavagadh

hill popular is the symbolic toe of the Goddess Sati, who happened to have fallen

on earth as the grief-stricken Lord Shiva, Satis husband, carried her dead body onhis shoulders. The myths and religious fervor attracts around 2.5 million pilgrim

and tourists to Pavagadh each year.

Champaner-Pavagadh is promoted as World Heritage site with developments on

move as modern tourism destination. GoG promotes tourism to Champaner

Pavagadh site along with other tour packages such as travel spots at Nimetabag

the Azwa lake, Jambughoda Sanctuary and Dhaboi.

Pavagadh along with Champaner and Machi is a UNESCO world heritage site

This site reflects grand historical confluence, displaying 1,200 years of history and

culture. It is believed to bear testimony to the Indian Puranic ages, the Rajput saga

the glory of the reign of the Marathas, the Islamic influences and finally lays proo

to the British occupation within its remains.The 15th Century Muslim influence as muslim period began with Muhammad

Begada defeating the Patai Raval clan that was ruling the area, and strategicallymoving his capital from Ahmedabad to the Champaner site.

Gateway to Panchmahal, 46 kms away from Vadodara (Baroda), it is a tribal area

populated predominantly by the Bhils. The government has granted many

concessions and offers subsidies to the new industries coming up in this area.


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Pavagadh is also known as the birthplace of Gujarats famous musician, Baiju

Bawra.

CHAMPANERChampaner, situated about 47 kms. north east of

Vadodara, stands on a 882 m high in the Girnar Hills.Champaner is a UNESCO World Heritage site, Gujarat's

former capital. Champaner was established as the

Chauhan Rajput capital in the 8th century. It is an

ancient fort located at the foothills of Pavagadh. Thewalls at the base of the hill were once 6 kms. long and

surround military, civic and religious buildings andcomplex water harvesting systems. The town derives itsname from the Champa tree or from Champaraja,

founder of the town, a contemporary of King Vanraj

Chavda of Anhilwada. The entire landscape is scattered

around with remains of fort walls, ruined tombs,gardens, arches,

pillars and wells. In the old city, the remains of many fine mosques and palaces show a blendof Islamic and Hindu decoration styles, a unique style encouraged by Champaner's relativeisolation.

At Champaner, one can see three fortifications - the base (Champaner), the top (Pavagadh) and the areaconnecting both of them (Machi). The major mosques in Champaner are Shehar ki Masjid, Jami Masjid, KewadaMasjid and Nagina Masjid.

Jami MasjidThe Jami Masjid is intact and is a large, richly

ornamented mosque modelled on the Friday Mosque atAhmedabad. This mosque is one of the finest examples

of the Sultanate architecture of Gujarat. It is an imposingstructure on a high plinth with two tall minarets of 30meter height, 172 pillars and seven mihrabs. There are

interesting Gujarati features such as oriel windows. This

mosque belongs to 1513 and took 125 years to build and

has a wonderful carved entrance and imposingcourtyard. Inside, the ruler's prayer hall is divided from

the main space by jalis. Behind the building is an

octagonal kund (lake), Hauz-i-Vazu, used for washingbefore prayer.


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Champaner FortThe lower fortification is the citadel or the Champaner fort. The Champaner Fort was the royalenclosure of Muhammad Begara. It is a perfect rectangle enclosed by the massive walls withhuge bastions and entrance gates with carved balconies projecting from top. On the north-westof the citadel is the huge lake - Vada Talav and ruins of Sultan's Palace.

Machi

The ruins of Khapra Zaveri Palace are located on the way from the base to Machi. From itsterrace, one can have a fabulous view of the origin of Vishwamitri river. Atak gate is one of thenine gates that leads to the hilltop. It has two catapult stands for hurling stones at the enemies.Other monuments from Machi to hilltop are Makai Kothar - a granary with the fort, KalikaTemple and a shrine of Muslim Saint Sadanshah are located.

Kalika TempleThe Kalika Mata Temple is situated on the highest peak of the Pavagadh hill. This is one of themost sacred centre of the Hindu pilgrimage for devotees of the Goddess Kali. every year aboutone million people visit the temple. There is a rope way to reach the temple.

Lakulish TempleThe another important temple is the Lakulish Temple at Chhashia Talav. It has some beautiful

sculptures depicting various forms of Shiva - Dakshinamurti, Ardhanarishvara andKalyanasundaramurti.

DWARKADwarka : Original Dwarka believed to be sunken in the sea. Divers till today

are researching, after finding the atrifacts from the sea floor. Near by small

island is known as Bet Dwarka- Hire a boat from dwarka to go there.Bet

Dwarks is a part mud and part sand beach. However, it's the best palce for

zoologists.

Get around

Local Municipal administration has "Dwarka Darshan" sight seeing non-AC

bus facility -Twice a day -8 am and 2pm. INR 60/- per seat. Each trip takes

about 5-6 hours. Booking office 1. Near Vegetable market 2. Bhadrakali


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chowk. This trip covers Nageshwar,Gopi Talab, Bet Dwarka and Rukshmani

Temple.only on spot booking is available not online.

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Most importantly -Dwarkadhish mandir located at the heart of this small city.

There are a lot of places around Dwarka which can be covered in a Single

Day. There are local taxies which are available which would help you to visit

them. The major ones covered are:

1. Nageshwar Temple - This is also one of the prominent Jyotirlingas and it is

at around 8 Kms from Dwarka.

2. Gopi Talav - This is the place where Lord Krishna used to play with hisGopikas. There is a small pond where it is said that Lord Krishna used to play

with the Gopika Strees (Gopika Women).

3. Bet Dwarka - This is the place where Krishna lived. This is the place where

Krishna used to reside and this is the place where Lord Krishna met his friend

Sudama and blessed him, there is a Peetha(Seat) where Lord Krishna met

Sudama. The temple also has the main Dwarkadish diety which was believed

to have been made by Krishna's chief Queen Rukmini and in which Meera ba

merged and disappeared from the material world. There are boats available

from Okha Jetty from where people are ferried to the Island which is

approximately 30 Kms from Dwarka.

4. Hanuman Mandir- This is also in the Bet Dwarka where Hanuman fought

with his son Makaradhwaja. To cover this place, it is adviced to start as early

as 7:00 in the morning as this is lonely place and a rickshaw has to be hired to

visit this place.

5. Rukmini Mandir - This temple is situated at 8 Kms from Dwarka. This

is in the outskirts of the city and this is a lonely temple and there is an

interesting story of Rukmini being cursed by sage Durvasa because of
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which the temple is situated outside the city and its because of this

curse only that the water in Dwarka city is salty. Brahma Kund

Brahma Kund which is located just few kilometres from the town is

famous for bathing. Local residents believe that the nectar from this

kund got mixed with the sacred water of river Ganges, which

consequently turned the water sweet.

Lord Krishna came to Dwarka after bringing the sinners to the path of

virtuosity. During that time, Indra, Yama, Sun, Moon, Kuber and Varuna

came to greet Lord Krishna on His accomplishment. Soon after this, Lord

Krishna created a pilgrimage site at this place which came to be known

as Brahma Theertha or the Brahma Kund. This Brahma Kund is believedto free human beings from all their sins.

Gomati Sangam Ghat

Gomati Sangam Ghat is the sacred place where Gomati River flows. This

ghat can be reached by climbing down 56 steps from the Swarga Dwar

of the Dwarkadish Temple. The Gomati River, which is also known as the

descended Ganges, meets the sea at the Chakratirtha Ghat.

The Chakratirtha Ghat is famous for a wheel with white porous type

stones, called as Dwarkashila or Chakrankitha. There are over 12 ghats

surrounding the Gomati River, which are venues of Samudra Narayana

Temple, Gomatiji Temple, the Panchanada and Chakra Narayana. The

point where the Gomati River meets the ocean is known as the Gomati

Sangam.

On the river banks of Gomati, there is a holy Gomati Kund, where Rishi

Durvasa was served by Lord Krishna. At this Gomati Kund, the Gomati

River merges with the Arabian Sea and it is considered sacred to take

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Gomati Ghat features many temples including Shiva Temple and other

smaller shrines of Lord Krishna and his friend Sudama. These temples

can be reached by hiring a boat that gives a beautiful view of the entire

town.

All these places are at an approximate radius of 80kms from Dwarka and the

taxies normally charge Rs. 600 (per half day) for this. This cost does not cove

the boat charges as well as other entry taxes applicable and the visit to

Hanuman Temple at Bet Dwarka.

There are few other temples like Gayatri mandir, Geeta mandir, Siddeshwar

Mahadev, Bhadrakali temple, Bhadkeshwar temple. One can hire a auto forRs. 20-30 per seat to see these places which are within 2-3 km radius.

Bhadkeshwar temple is a "must see" as this place is almost surrounded by

sea.

Panchtirth is on the other side of Gomti river. There are 5 small (2 feet X 3

feet) wells within 500 meters range. Water of each well has different taste.

Water is not salty though there is sea surrouding this area.

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Take a plunge into Gomti river, adjacent to Dwarkadhish Temple. Its really

refreshing. Salty water? -Don't bother, you can have fresh water bath at

nearby private bathing facilities or its good if your lodge is nearby this river.

Visit the Dwarkadheesh Temple which is also called as the Jagad Mandir.

Enter temple through river side which has 52 steps. Electronic items not

allowed inside temple. Join people if you find them chanting "Dwarkadhish ki

Jai" "Nand ke anand bhayo, Jai kanhayya lal ki".

You may take help of official guides (having ID cards hanging) who will

explain the significance of stucture and temples. You need not pay them

anything.
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Note the dress colour of the main deity. It will be white on friday, blue on

saturday ( 7 colours for 7 days of a week) Look for the colour of the flag. Not

surprising to see some one changing the flag. It is changed 5 times a day.

Join the young brahman students reciting "Shri Vishnu sahashsranama" in the

morning. Don't miss the Aarti.

hire a boat to cross Gomti River (Rs.10/- per seat). If you are lucky, and its

low-tide you can walk and cross river with knee deep water.

[edit][add listing]Buy

Pay Rs.25 at the temple counter and buy prasadam which was offered to

God.Decorative items made from marine shells.

[edit][add listing]Eat

There are not many places/ Restaurants. Arti Restaurant near Dwarikadheesh

Temple serves good food. Sharanam near Bhadrakali chowk is good AC

restaurant with reasonable price. Depend on 5-6 small restaurants or

Roadside Dhabhas/ eatouts also available.

[edit][add listing]Drink

Alcohol is prohibited in Dwarka. Do not expect any place to serve Alcohol

here. Drink Hot Milk at Night at Shyam-Sunder Milk Parlor near

Dwarikadheesh Temple.

SleepMany small, medium, budget lodges at walking distance from temple. 2-3

Luxury hotels also. Many Dharmashalas available if you are travelling in

group. May charge Rs. 25 - 50/- per person.
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Hotel Dwarkesh is budget hotel - 5 minutes walk. Telephonic booking in 2-3

days advance. Hotel City Palace, Dwarka. 5 minutes walk from

Dwarkadheesh temple.

SOMNATHSomnath is a city on the west coast ofIndiain theJunagadh districtin the state ofGujarat. The Somnath Temple

located in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval is the most sacred of the twelve Jyotirlings (lingas of light) of the

God Shiva. It is the first Jyotirling.

Get around

Somnath trust organises daily twice "Somnath tirth Darshan" local sight seeing. Bus starts near the gate of

Somnath Temple -10am and 3pm. Rs.20/- per seat. It covers Golokdham tirth, Sharada Peeth, Triveni Sangamand Bhalka teerth in 2-3 hours. Visit the Bhalka Theeth. This is the place where Lord Krishna was hit by a hunter

named Jara and then Lord Krishna walked a few steps and took his journey to Nijdham from the banks of the rive

Hiran.

See

Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Gitamandir and Laxminarayan mandirare located in Dehotsarg campus. The divine message of

Bhagwan Shree Krishna in the form of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta is carved here on eighteen marble pillars.

Laxminarayan Mandir houses divine shreevigraha of Bhagwan Laxminarayan.

Shree Parshuram Temple. This is a sacred spot on the holy banks of Triveni where Bhagwan Parshuram

conducted his long penance and he was relieved from the curse of Kshatriya killings by Bhagwan Somnath.

Divine Leela Parshuram is perpetuated here by a beautiful Parshuram Temple and two ancient kunds.

Treeveni Sangam Snanghat. The holy confluence of the three rivers Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati and their

sangam with the ocean is a very sacred moksha tirtha for Hindus. The bathing facilities are being renovated

by Shree Somnath Trust with the assistance of the State Government.

Shree Shashibhushan Mahadev and Bhidbhanjan Ganapatiji. The holy temple of Shashibhushan is

located at a distance of 4 km from the Somnath-Veraval highway with a beautiful sea-shore. The Jara

poacher is said to have taken aim from this spot while shooting an arrow towards Bhagwan Shree Krishna.

The ancient Somnath Poojacharya Shri Bhav Brihaspati is said to have built this temple. Bhagwan

Shashibhushan with Bhidbhanjan (Saviour form of) Ganesh is worshipped here with traditional spiritual

traditions.
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Shree Veneshwar Mahadev Temple.The devotional episode of the princess Veni is depicted in the novel

by Shri K.M.Munshi. The temple was outside of the fort wall of Prabhaspatan at the time of holy war with

Gazani.The soldiers of Gazani attempted an abduction of Veni who regularly visited the temple to offer her

services to Shiva. The traditions maintain that the Shivling was spontaneously divided and the princess burie

in it. The Shiv temple here is knows as Veneshwar temple after the fond memory of divine episode of Veni.

Timing for Darshan at Somnath Temple : 6.00am to 9.00pm Timing for Aarti : 7.00 am, 12.00 Noon and 7.00

pm

Jay Somnath Sound and Light Show : 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm

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Visit the Somnath Temple

Watch the Sound and Light Show at the temple, truly an amazing experience. They charge Rs. 20 per head for

adults and kids are charged Rs. 10.

[edit][add listing]Buy

Nothing much to buy here except for some photos of Lord Somnath which is available in the temple. There are a

few people near the Bus Stand who sell some Handmade items like dolls etc, which are good.

[edit][add listing]Eat

There aren't many places to eat except the Somnath Trust Run Prasadam Hotel and Bhabha Hotel near the

temple. Lilavathi Bhojanalya and Bhojanalaya near temple (both run by Trust) are good and maintained well.

You can find a couple of shops on the bylanes near the temple and a few in the Complex opposite to the temple

which are very very basic.

There is a Amul Counter near the Shopping Complex where you can get Dairy Products of Amul ranging fromChacch (Buttermilk) to Choclates to Ice-Creams.

[edit][add listing]Drink

Alcoholic Drinks are banned here. So do not expect places which offer alcohol in Somnath.

[edit][add listing]Sleep

Pilgrims can avail the guest house facilities of Shree Somnath Trust. The trust maintains a VIP Guesthouse,

eighteen other guest houses and an economical dormitory. The total number of rooms in the trust guest houses

are in excess of 200.

Guest house prices start From 350 Rs to 1200. For people travelling in groups, Dharmashala & Sanskritik Bhava

are available at nominal prices. No booking by telephone. First come first serve.

Contact for Booking : Shree Somnath Trust, Somnath Prabhas Patan - 362 268 District : Junagadh, Gujarat.

Ph. No. : +91-2876-231212

1. Somnath Temple

Somnath temple, located nearby Somnath temple, is a popular pilgrim spot at Prabhas Kshetra. The original

Somnath temple was destroyed several times and was finally re-built to form a mosque during the reign of
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Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

Adjacent to this mosque, another Somnath temple was built by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, Peshwa of

Pune, Raja Bhonsle of Nagpur, Chhatrapati Bhonsle of Kolhapur and Shrimant Patilbuwa Shinde of Gwalior in

the year 1783.

The main feature of Old Somnath Temple is, that its Shivling is built below the ground level.

2. Gita Mandir

Gita Mandir, also known as Birla Mandir, is one of the popular attractions nearby Somnath. Built in 1970 by

the Birlas at Dehotsarg campus situated in the outskirts of Mathura, Gita Mandir is famous for its depiction o

Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, which is carved on 18 marble pillars. The mandir, dedicated to Lord Krishna, is

decorated with paintings of Lord Krishna. The sanctum sanctorum also has the idols of Lord Lakshmi-

Narayan and Lord Sita Ram on the two sides of Lord Krishna.

As per legends, Gita mandir is situated at the spot where Lord Krishna took rest after his walk from Balkha

Theerth to Triveni Theerth, before his journey to Neej Dham. This incident happened after he was hit by an

arrow, towards the end of Dwapara Yuga.

3. Junagarh Gate

Junagadh Gate is one of the historical attractions nearby Somnath temple of Prabhas Kshetra. Somnath can

be reached only through the gateway called Junagadh Gate from the nearest city of Veraval. This gate was

destroyed at the time of invasion by Mohammed Ghazni. This is an old structure with many intricate carving

on the walls.

4. Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir

Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir, situated on the banks of Triveni Theerth, is one of the famous pilgrim spots nearby

Somnath. The temple, built in modern Indian architectural style, is located nearby Gita Mandir.

Lakshmi-Narayan Mandir, dedicated to Lord Lakshmi-Narayan (Vishnu), is said to be a replica of Lakshmi-

Narayan temple of Badrinath.

5. Bhalka Tirth

Bhalka Tirth is one of the major pilgrim attractions situated in the vicinity of Somnath, at a distance of 5 km

on Prabhas-Veraval highway. There is a temple and a banyan tree at this Theerth, which are dedicated to

Lord Krishna.

As per legends, it was at Bhalka Teerth that Lord Krishna was hit by an arrow aimed by a hunter, Jara,

towards the end of Dwapara Yuga.

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