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	Dwaraka, Information about Dwaraka, Dwaraka, Gujarat
		Dwaraka is located on the extreme western end of Kathiawar peninsula, where the River Gomti meets the Arabian Sea.
		Dwaraka is one of the four most important holy places of the Hindus and attracts tourists from all over the world.
		Dwaraka was the capital of the western coast of Saurashtra.
	www.indovacations.net /english/Dwaraka_about.htm (530 words)

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		If Dwaraka excavations throw a flood of light on the history of the city which was associated with the life events of Krishna, the underwater excavations of Ayodhya situated on the bank of the river Sarayu might yield valuable information about the historicity of Rama, his age and contemporary urban status.
		Dwaraka was a city-state extending upto Bet Dwaraka (Sankhodhara) in the north and Okhamadhi in the south.
		Dwaraka’s existence disproves the belief held by Western archeologists that there was no urbanization in the Indian subcontinent from the period between 1700 BC.
	www.arianuova.org /arianuova.it/arianuova.it/Components/English/A12-Dwaraka.html (2313 words)

	Britain.tv Wikipedia - Dwaraka
		Dwarka is also the site of Dwaraka PÄ«tha (also known as KÄlikÄ PÄ«tha), one of the four cardinal mathas established by Sri Adi Shankaracharya, the others being those at Sringeri, Puri and Jyotirmath.
		If Dvaraka excavations throw a flood of light on the history of the city which was associated with the life events of Krishna, the under-water excavations of Ayodhya situated on the bank of the river Sharayu might yield valuable information about the historicity of Rama, his age and contemporary urban status.
		On the night of September 7 by the Pakistan Navy lobbed shells towards the Dwaraka town, during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965.
	www.britain.tv /wikipedia.php?title=Dwaraka (1231 words)

	Dwaraka
		Dwaraka is rated as one of the seven most ancient cities in the country.
		Dwaraka extended upto Bet Dwaraka (Sankhodhara) in the north and Okhamadhi in the south.
		If Dwaraka excavations throw a flood of light on the history of the city which was associated with the life events of Krishna, the under-water excavations of Ayodhya situated on the bank of the river Sharayu might yield valuable information about the historicity of Rama, his age and contemporary urban status.
	www.geocities.com /narenp/history/info/city.htm (558 words)

	UFO Area: Dwaraka - one of the seven holy cities
		Dwaraka is a coastal town in Jamnagar district of Gujarat.
		Dwaraka was a port, and some scholars have identified it with the island of Barka mentioned in the Periplus of Erythrean Sea.
		Dwaraka is mentioned in the Mahabharata (Mausala Parva) and an appendix to the epic, Harivamsa, refers to the submergence of Dwaraka by the sea.
	www.ufoarea.com /aas_dwaraka.html (3711 words)

	Dwaraka inundated by Tsunami?
		Dwaraka is mentioned in the Mahabharata (Mausala Parva) and an appendix to the epic, Harivamsa, refers to the submergence of Dwaraka by the sea.
		Dwaraka was a city state extending up to Bet Dwaraka (Sankhoddhara) in the north and Okhamadhi in the south.
		Dwaraka's existence disproves the belief held by Western archaeologists that there was no urbanization in the indian subcontinent from the period between 1700 B.C. (Indus Valley) and 550 B.C. (advent of Buddhism).
	www.vina.cc /stories/GENERAL/2005/4/dwaraka.tsunami.html (1539 words)

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		According to ancient Hindu mythology, Dwaraka was a new country founded by the Yadava clan of chiefs who fled from the Surasena Kingdom due to fear from the king Jarasandha of Magadha.
		Dwaraka was a federation of many republics rather than a kingdom under a single king.
		This Salwa came and attacked Dwaraka, to revenge the death of Sisupala and was vanquished by Pradyumna, the son of Vasudeva Krishna.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Dwaraka (3792 words)

	Sadguru Sri Swamiji visits Dwaraka - the holy city of Lord Krishna - November 14-16, 2005
		Dwaraka is a town founded by Bhagawan Krishna in Dwaparayug.
		Since Dwaraka area is on a flat land, the 150 feet tall temple is visible from a very long distance.
		The first was at Dwaraka called Sharada Peetha, Second at Badrinath called Joytishpeetha, the third at Puri called Jagannatha Peetha and the fourth one in the south at Shringeri called Sharada Peetha again.
	www.dattapeetham.com /india/tours/2005/gujarat/dwaraka.htm (1345 words)

	Dwaraka, Dwaraka Temple, Dwarkadhish Temple
		The main tourist attraction in Dwaraka is the Dwarkadhish temple also known as Jagat Mandir.
		Dwaraka is known all over the world for the Dwarkadhish temple, the 'Lord of Dwarka'.
		This temple is also known as the Jagat Mandir or the temple of the world.
	www.indovacations.net /english/DwarkadhishTemple_Dwaraka.htm (227 words)

	Monuments and Temples of India,Archaeology - discovering ancient secrets, Dwarka, Gujrat, Mahabharat,krishna
		Excavations at Dwaraka that began in 1981 helped add credence to the legend of Krishna and the Mahabharat war as well as provide ample evidence of the advanced societies that lived in these areas-the Harappan settlements that represent some of the world’s greatest civilisations.
		Dwaraka, for example was a well-planned township, its harbour consisted of a rocky ridge modified into an anchorage for berthing vessels, a unique feature in harbour technology that was in use even before the Phoenicians attempted this in the Mediterranean sea much later.
		The epic mentions that such a seal was given to the citizens of Dwaraka as a proof of identity when the city was threatened by King Jarasandha of the powerful Magadh kingdom.
	www.indiaprofile.com /monuments-temples/dwarka-gujrat.htm (1286 words)

	Hindu Wisdom - Dwaraka
		Dwaraka on mainland which was one of the busiest ports of the Mahabharata Period met a sudden end due to the fury of the sea.
		If Dwaraka excavations throw a flood of light on the history of the city which was associated with the life events of Krishna, the under-water excavations of Ayodhya situated on the bank of the river Sarayu might yield valuable information about the historicity of Rama, his age and contemporary urban status.
		The Flooding of Dwaraka and the descent of the Kali Yuga - By Graham Hancock
	www.hinduwisdom.info /Dwaraka.htm (12780 words)

	Where is Krishna's Dwaraka? (The Palm Leaf)
		During the time of the Harappan Civilization, a major enterprise was the shell industry located in Bet Dwaraka, an island located 30 km north of Dwaraka.
		Marine Archaeologist S R Rao found evidence of a city under the sea in Dwaraka and since some of the specifications matched the description of Dwaraka mentioned in Harivamsha, a prologue of Mahabharata, some people concluded that it was Krishna's Dwaraka.
		It is true as per the puranas that Lord Krishna lived at the place called Dwaraka and that is submerged under the sea near Bet Dwaraka,So what ever was Mr S R Rao has escavated is the true Dwaraka wher Lord Shri Krishna ruled and lived.
	www.varnam.org /history/2005/10/where_is_krishnas_dwaraka.php (961 words)

	CoverStory: Legend od Dwaraka; June 1, 2003. The Week (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Reaching Dwaraka bounded by the sea and Rann was a hazardous task for Jarasandha's army.
		Among the objects recovered from the sea-bed that establish the submerged township's connection with the Dwaraka of the Maha-bharata was a seal (just 18mmx20mm) with the images of a bull, unicorn and goat engraved in an anticlockwise direction.
		He has shown that identifying Krishna's Dwaraka and other places connected with the Krishna story as well as the larger story of the Mahabharata itself and other ancient texts is possible by looking for similar connections between literature and archaeology, and be the starting point for excavations for other historic and legendary places.
	www.the-week.com /23june01/cover.htm (5910 words)

	Dwaraka Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dwaraka was a new country founded by the Yadava clan of chiefs who fled from the Surasena Kingdom due to fear from the king Jarasandha of Magadha.
		The kingdom of Dwaraka is roughly the north-western Gujarat.
		This Salwa came and attacked Dwaraka, to revenge the death of Sisupala and was vanquished by Pradyumna, the son of Vasudeva Krishna.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dwaraka_Kingdom (3817 words)

	Underwater Cities, Submerged Monuments--New Underwater Finds in Sri Krishna's City-- Page 25 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Dwaraka was partially submerged according to him in 3031 B.C..
		The remains of a stone temple within the inner fortifications are indicated by a pillar and moonstone, while a circular stone base with a large hole was used for fixing a wooden flagpost near the outer gate of the port.
		Among important antiquities found this season in the Dwaraka waters mention may be made of bronze objects such as the bell and arms of Prabhaval and fragments of a marble statue.
	www.s8int.com /water25.html (1171 words)

	MantraOnNet.com: Legends of Indian Temples: Dwarka Temple
		Dwaraka or Dwaravati, was a city where Lord Krishna lived as king.
		Yet, die earth of Dwaraka is sacred enough, and pilgrims consider it good luck to be able to breathe its air where, once upon a time, Krishna ruled as king.
		The temple at Dwaraka, which is dedicated to Krishna, stands on the banks of the river Gomari in a peaceful and serene atmosphere.
	www.mantraonnet.com /temple-dwarka.html (795 words)

	The Hindu : Unearthing historical vestiges
		Credited with path-breaking excavations of the Harappan port of Lothal and the submerged city of Dwaraka and the `decipherment' of the Indus script, the renowned archaeologist and scholar Prof.
		When I was repairing the temple of Dwarkadeesh at Dwaraka (on land) I had to demolish a modern building in front of it and I found the 9th Century temple of Vishnu.
		Dwaraka is sensitive because it is close to Pakistan.
	www.hinduonnet.com /thehindu/mp/2002/11/20/stories/2002112000450200.htm (1481 words)

	Dwaraka Update (2) (varnam)
		The unknown author then writes that from that point it is the begining of the Kingdom of Nambanus and all of India.
		An article in The Hindu mentions that some scholars think Baraca refers to Dwaraka while Wilfred H. Schoff who translated Periplus from Greek thinks Gulf of Baraca is the modern Gulf of Kutch and the claim that it comes from Dwaraka is suspect.
		While there is confusion regarding if Baraca is Dwaraka or not what we know for sure is that Gujarat had a maritime history dating back to the mid-3rd millennium BC with Mesopotamian texts mentioning that boats used to be harbored there.
	varnam.org /blog/archives/2007/04/dwaraka_update_2.php (698 words)

	Krishna Archeology (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The submergence of Dwaraka is described vividly in the epic.
		Bet Dwaraka was an island frequented by Krishna who is said to have visited its Shankhodara Temple.
		The materials discovered at Dwaraka corroborate history and myth, and fix a date for the inundation of the city - between 1500 and 1300 BC.
	www.veda.harekrsna.cz /encyclopedia/krishna-archeology.htm (1304 words)

	The Hindu : National : Wooden block excavated at Dwaraka
		HISTORY UNEARTHED: The wooden block retrieved from a submerged structure in the near-shore region of the Arabian Sea at Dwaraka in Gujarat.
		The block, made of local beach wood, would be sent for carbon-14 dating and "it will give the final date for the submerged structures at Dwaraka," said Dr. Tripathi, a trained diver as well.
		The ancient town of Dwaraka was submerged in the Arabian Sea and the structures were noticed 40 years ago.
	www.hindu.com /2007/05/04/stories/2007050401361300.htm (503 words)

	Dwarka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The sea had now become as placid as a lake.
		Dwaraka was just a name; just a memory."
		Soon after this the Pakistan ships sped away, claiming a psychological victory.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dwaraka (1229 words)

	Florida Shirdi Sai Temple
		When a devotee enters Dwaraka Mayee, he first goes to the stone on which Baba used to sit and sits before it, bends his head and puts it on the surface of the stone with reverence for blessings of Sai.
		Sri Sai Baba in Dwaraka Mayee will exhibit the five elements which are the constituents of this whole nature to the devotee.
		He said that Dwaraka Mayee is "Aayee" i.e.; Mother, protects all His children who rests on her lap.
	www.floridashirdisai.org /SaiLib/dmayee.html (396 words)

	Dwaraka Sila
		The Dwaraka Shilas are stones found near the sea at Dwaraka, one of the most holy places of India.
		The famous Nageswar Jyotirlinga near Dwaraka is made of a large Dwaraka Sila.
		Wherever Dwaraka sila sits in front of the shalagrama-shila every class of opulence goes on increasing unlimitedly." In another place it says that one who daily worships dvaraka-shila along with twelve shalagrama-shila will be honored even in Vaikuntha-dhama.
	www.astrojyoti.com /dwarakashila.htm (618 words)

	The Hindu : Metro Plus Bangalore / Shopping : Many hues of tradition
		The kalamkari done in Machilipatnam is a mixture of block-printing and hand-painting and the designs consist of floral patterns, animals and birds as well as Persian-inspired roses, mangoes and blossoms.
		With the offerings at DWARAKA being so smart and pretty you'll be doing yourself a favour too.
		DWARAKA is at 18/1A, Bellary Road, Sadashivnagar (Near the Ramana Maharshi Temple).
	www.hindu.com /mp/2006/08/21/stories/2006082101750300.htm (674 words)

	The Shankaracharya(s) of Jyotirmath - Vidyasankar Sundaresan - Plain text
		The Dwaraka and Sringeri Sankaracharyas, who are Paramahamsa Sannyasins, nominally the highest rank among the Dasanamis, would each have a better claim to being the overall head.
		He was the Sankaracharya of Dwaraka from 1921 to 1925, and was appointed to the Puri title in 1925.
		Before taking over at Dwaraka, he was the head of a minor matha at Mulavagil in Karnataka, which is said to have been established by a visiting Dwaraka Sankaracharya, probably in the 17th-18th century.
	www.indology.info /papers/sundaresan/shank-jyot-ascii.html (8380 words)

	DWARAKA DARSHAN AND DARSHAN AT OTHER KSHETRAMS
		DWARAKA DARSANAM: I visited all the 9 Dwarakas called NAVADWARAKA People leave out 4 out of these 9 in a random manner and refer only to the remaining 5 calling them PANCHA DWARAKA.
		(5) SUDHAMA DWARAKA : From Bhet Dwaraka, I proceeded by bus to PORBANDAR, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.
		As this is the place where he was ' last seen' and so called ' MuktiDwaraka' 19/4/97 : (8) DAKUR DWARAKA : Situated near NADIAD about 60 miles from Ahmedabad, this is a wonderful temple with intricate wood carvings and architectural beauty and the Lord stands in all his majesty.
	www.ramanuja.org /sv/bhakti/archives/jul97/0084.html (1844 words)

	Santhna Rajagopalan
		As the Krishna temples of Udupi, Guruvayur etc., Mannargudi also is associated with Dwaraka and the legend is that two sages by name Gopila and Gopralaya desired to have a darshan of the Lord and to worship Him in person.
		The sages who were journeying by foot to Dwaraka were not aware of this and were traveling during day time, resting in the nights and observing their daily rituals on their way.
		By the time they could reach Dwaraka, the Dwapara Yuga had ended, Dwaraka had submerged in the sea and the Lord had completed his avatar on earth and had returned.
	www.chennaionline.com /toursntravel/placesofworship/mannargudi.asp (628 words)

	Dwaraka - LoveToKnow 1911
		DWARAKA, DWARKA, or Jigat, a town of British India, in Baroda state, near the extremity of the peninsula of Kathiawar, Bombay.
		As the birthplace and residence of Krishna, it is the most sacred spot in this part of India, and its principal temple is visited annually by many thousand pilgrims.
		This page was last modified 15:09, 26 Jun 2006.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Dwaraka (83 words)

	In Dwaraka
		In a state of utter detachment she went on pilgrimage with saints.
		The temple of Ranchodji (another name for Sri Krishna) in Dwaraka became her shrine.
		So she had come to live in Dwaraka, far away from them all.
	www.freeindia.org /biographies/greatdevotees/mirabai/page7.htm (405 words)

	Krishana's gift to the Yadavas - Sify.com
		When one is at a disadvantage one should retreat from the battlefield, and should strike again at the right moment and destroy the enemies.
		When the Magadha forces attacked for the seventeenth time Krishna led all his people to Dwaraka, by a secret route.
		It was a city he himself had built to protect the Yadavas from Jarasandha.
	www.sify.com /samacharreligion/fullstory.php?id=13559453 (343 words)

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