The pilgrimage site that was once a port
Beyt Dwarka holds great significance as a pilgrimage site for Hindus. As the old port of Lord Krishna's kingdom, the island played a vital role in his era before the development of the new Okha port, which is 32 km away from Dwarka. Home to the illustrious Okha temple (dedicated to Lord Krishna and established by Guru Vallabhacharya), the island is said to have witnessed a portion of the land sinking into the ocean after Lord Krishna left the mortal realm.
A treasure trove of fascinating relics
In later centuries, Beyt Dwarka became a part of the Gaekwad kingdom and, post-independence, a part of Saurashtra. The island is a treasure trove of fascinating relics. Archaeological excavations have unearthed remains of earthen pots and other artifacts like a late Harappan seal, an inscribed jar, a copper fishhook, and more. Other relics, such as ancient stone anchors, offer compelling evidence of Dwarka’s pivotal role as a significant port between India and Arabia as well as the Romans.
