Sree Sudama Dwaraka Temple – Dwaraka

 

Sree Sudama Dwaraka Temple is located near Dwarakadeesh Temple in the state of Gujarat.

Sree Krishna is the presiding deity of this temple

It is one the Nava Dwaraka temples

This temple was built during the 12^th Century.

This temple has water in front of it and is enclosed by a bridge. beautifully painted in White on the carvings. Sudhama, one of the Panch Dwarka, lived in this area. Childhood friends Sudhama (Kuchelan) and Sri Krishna trained under the same master, Sandipani. Numerous names, including Sudhama Dwaraka, Sudhamapuri, and Kuchelapatnam, are used to refer to this location.

It is best to start the Dwarka pilgrimage at Porbandar and visit the temple dedicated to Sudama, the childhood friend of Lord Krishna. Porbandar was once known as Sudamapuri or the city of Sudama. The temple is located in the middle of Porbandar and dates back to the 12th century. However, the present temple’s construction goes back to 1902 by Bhavsinhji Maharaj of Porbandar on a grand scale with beautiful carved pillars and arches. The temple houses the idols of Lord Krishna, Sushila, wife of Sudama and Sudama.

How to reach here

2 km from Dwaraka Bustand.

Nearby Temples

Darukavanam, Shri Nageshwar Temple – 3 km

Beyt Dwaraka, Shri Benth Dwarakadhish Temple – 34 km