Dwarkadhish Temple Mathura

It is Mathura's most beautiful temple known throughout the country for its ornate construction and murals. Lord Dwarkadheesh, another name of Lord Krishna, sits like a black marble idol in the shrine.

There are  many stunning ceiling paintings depicting various elements of the Lord's life. In addition, the beautiful Rajasthani architectural patterns and craftsmanship make the complex appear even more majestic. The Dwarkadhish temple offers you several exciting activities that increase during the Shravan month when Lord Krishna cradles inside a Hindola (a type of a swing set).

It is one of the most visited temples in Mathura. Thousands of visitors gather here every day to pay their respects to Lord Krishna.

Most devotees offer flowers to the deity, Tulsi (holy basil) leaves, and bhog (sweet and savory food items).

You can access the temple by one of the two gates. Once inside the two-story temple premise, you can see a large courtyard with pilgrims from every corner of the world gathering and honoring Krishna.

Seth Gokul Das Parikh, an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna, built the Dwarkadhish temple in 1814. The temple is located in Pathak Gali, Mathura, on the outskirts of the city's sacred gate, near the Yamuna ghats.

Architecture of Dwarkadhish temple

The temple is famous for its Maru Gurjara architecture and artwork. The premise of the temple complex is relatively huge. There is a finely carved entryway in Rajasthani architecture in the main building. From here, a few steep steps lead to the central courtyard. Three rows of richly carved pillars support a stunning painted ceiling in the center of the yard, reflecting Lord Krishna's life story.

Five rows of magnificently carved pillars divide the entire courtyard into three different parts. These pillars are visible as you mount the steps leading to the temple's interior.

You'll find the Garbhagriha, or a sanctum sanctorum, in front of the yard housing the holy Idol. A curtain covers the entrance during closed hours. The pictures on the courtyard's walls depict Lord Krishna's birth and his performance of the Raas-Lila. It also houses numerous other Hindu deities within the temple premises. A small Tulsi (holy basil) plant, Lord Krishna's favorite, is also present nearby.