Top 7 Places to Visit in Dwarka (Somnath)

Dwarka is located in the western-most part of Gujarat. It is known as the ‘golden city’. The town has religious and historical significance because according to Hindu folklore, the place is listed as one of the ‘sacred’ cities. The name comes from ‘dwara’ which means door and ‘ka’ which means Brahma and therefore, the city is said to be the spiritual gateway to the ‘union with Brahma’. According to the legends, Dwarka was submerged under water after the demise of Lord Krishna, it was subsequently rebuilt a number of times later. Situated on the banks of the river Gomati, Dwarka is a popular pilgrimage city and is visited by a lot of tourists as well. Let us look at the top 7 places to visit in Dwarka

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