Sri Dwarakadish Temple – Mathura

 

Sri Dwarakadish Temple is located in Mathura city of Uttar Pradesh State.

Lord Krishna who is the presiding deity, is made up of black marble.

Goddess Radharani is the consort of Lord Krishna, made up of white marble.

In this temple, lord Krishna is worshipped as dwarakadish or Dwarka Nath.

The temple is facing the East direction and was built in the Rajasthani style of architecture. The very first thing that you see are the five rows of beautifully carved pillars, which divide the whole courtyard into three different segments. An array of beautiful ceiling paintings showcasing the various aspects of the Lord's life and the beautiful Rajasthani architectural designs and carvings make the complex look even more magnanimous. Beautiful pictures of all gods and goddesses on the walls.

The temple has large premises with the main building enclosed by a magnificently carved Rajasthani-style entrance with steep steps leading to the temple courtyard. In the central courtyard, a platform is built up and lined up with three rows of richly carved pillars that support the ceiling which is also beautifully painted. Another small temple of another form of Lord Krishna Shaligram is also built within the temple courtyard.

This temple was built in the year 1814.

The main festival of the temple is called Hindola festival which is celebrated annually in the month of Shravana which usually falls in July-August. It is a 13-day long festival. During this festival, the temple is beautifully decorated in theme colors. The icons of Dwarkadhish and Radharani are brought out of their sanctum and are placed in beautifully decorated Jhoola (swing) adorned with golden and silver ornaments for the special darshan.

Besides the Hindola festival, the temple also celebrates Janmashtami, Radhastami, Holi, and Diwali with great fervor.

Timings

6.30 am to 10.30 am

4.00 pm to 7.00 pm

During Summer

6.30 am to 7.00 am – Mangla Aarti

7.40 am to 7.55 am – Shringar Aarti

8.25 am to 8.45 am – Gwal Aarti

10.00 am to 10.30 am – Rajbhog

4.00 pm to 4.20 pm – Utthapan       

4.45 pm to 5.05 pm – Bhog

5.20 pm to 5.40 pm – Aarti

6.30 pm to 7.00 pm – Sayan Aarti

 

During Winter

6.30 am to 7.00 am – Mangla Aarti

7.40 am to 7.55 am – Shringar Aarti

8.25 am to 8.45 am – Gwal Aarti

10.00 am to 10.30 am – Rajbhog

3.00 pm to 3.50 pm – Utthapan

4.20 pm to 4.40 pm – Bhog

6.00 pm – Aarti

 

How to reach the Temple

4 km from Mathura Railway Station

60 km from Agra

 

Nearby Temples

Mathura, Sri Krishna Janmasthan Temple – 2 km

Vrindavan, Sri Banke Bihari Temple – 12 km

Vrindavan, Sri Katyayani Peeth – 12 km

Mathura, Sri Giriraj Maharaj Ji Temple – 24 km.