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Dwarkadhish

द्वारकाधीश
Also known as: Dvārakādhīśa, Lord of Dwarka, Gujarat Krishna

About

The presiding deity of the Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat, one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. Represents Krishna as the king of Dwarka, the city he established after leaving Mathura. Associated with the Yadav dynasty and Krishna's royal aspect.

Attributes

Char DhamDwarkaRoyal KrishnaYadava king

Symbols

FluteCrownLotusShankhaChakra
Consort
Rukmini

Associated Mantras

Om Dvārakādhīśāya Namaḥ
Dwarkadhish Stotram
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra

Festivals

JanmashtamiHoliDwarka festival

Scriptures

Bhagavata PuranaMahabharata

Regions Worshipped

DwarkaGujaratPan-India

Iconography

Black stone deity. Crowned, holding flute. Royal, majestic expression. Often with Rukmini.