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Mangla Aarti in Dwarka Now at 06:30 A.M.
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Mangla aarti in Dwarkadheesh temple is rescheduled to 06:30 a. m. from December 15, 2011. The temple will be closed at 01:00 p.m. This is done to facilitate the rush and increased number of devotees and pilgrims. Rest of the schedule of darshan timing etc will remain unaltered; except the routine changes made on festivals, full-moon days, dhanurmaas, eclipses, etc.
Mangla aarti darshan on dhanurmaas days (Tuesday December 20, 2011; Sunday December 25, 2011; Tuesday January 3, 2012 and Tuesday January 10, 2012;) will be at 05:30 a.m. and temple will be closed at 10:30 a.m.
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Legendary Kaklas Kund under Face-Lift
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The famous Kaklas Kund at Dwarka is soon to regain its past glory. The neglected monument is now under renovation and repairs. Gujarat Tourism has undertaken the work in a way that its traditional significance is retained.
In short, the story of Kaklas Kund goes like this. The mythological king named Nrig, known for his charity and donations, inadvertently donated the same cow twice. The two Brahmin recipients of the same cow were not allowed to lodge a complaint to the king. The Brahmin cursed the king to be a chameleon and stay in a dark pond (Kaklas Kund). The curse would end when Lord Krishna in Yadu Vansh incarnation would touch the chameleon.
Accordingly, when children of Yadavas were playing, they found frightening chameleon. They called Krishna who touched the reptile and freed him. In Dwarka, the Lord Krishna’s image is brought to Kaklas Kund on ‘zilana ekadashi’ in the Indian month of Saavan. The image is given holy bath there.
Kaklas Kund, thus is a very important site seeing in Dwarka. Devotees believe that taking bath in the Kaklas Kund’s water is the cure for skin deceases.
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Dr. Ashok Singhal, Vishwa Hindu Parishad Chief at Dwarkadheesh temple on 19th July 2011.
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Udyogika-a book on Dhirubhai Ambani by Prof. Murari was released recently at Shardapeeth, Dwarka with the belessings of Swami Sadanandji.
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New Pilgrim-facilities Dedicated in Dwarka Foundation Laid for a Pedestal Bridge on Gomati Ghat.
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Mr. Jaynarayan Vyas, the state's minister for health, tourism & pilgrimmage development dedicated the newly built pilgrims' facilities near dwarka's jagat mandir and laid foundation stone for a pedestal bridge on the bank of river gomati to go to shrines on the opposite bank. Mr. Parimal Nathwani, the rajya sabha mp, ril's group president & vice-chairman, dwarkadheesh devasthan samiti was the chief guest.
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Mr Nathwani Inspects Construction of Dwarka Parisar Development Project.
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| Mr Parimal Nathwani, vice-chairman, Dwarkadheesh Devasthan Samiti inspected the
construction work of Dwarka Parisar Development during his visit to Dwarka on Janmashtami. He discussed the progress of work and immediate next things to be taken up for finally make the facility functional as early as possible. The Dwarka Parisar Development project is a joint initiative of the Government of Gujarat and Reliance Industries Limited (RIL). The existing construction expenditure is estimated to be of Rs.2.78 Crore. Addition of extra work thought of to beautify the entire temple parisar is likely to shoot up the expenditure by another Rs. 0.50 Crore. Mr. Nathwani is also a Group President (Corporate Affairs), RIL. |
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Dhwaja Booking for Dwarkadheesh’s Jagat Mandir for the Year 2012 Begins
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| The process for booking of Dhwaja for Dwarkadheesh’s Jagat Mandir for the year 2012 will begin from 1st April 2011. Gugali Brahmin Jnati’s office will distribute the forms for the same from 15th March 2011 which will required to be submitted back duly filled in by the applicant-devotees by 31st May 2011. The priority of registering the bookings will be decided by the draw system on 19th June 2011 at 0400 p.m. in Gugali Jnati’s office and registration as per priority thus determined will start from 25th June 2011. The applicant-devotee will require a valid identity card to participate in the booking procedures; according to a press communique issued. |
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Dwarka-Bhavnagar Coastal Highway
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| The government of India has decided to construct a 410 kilometer coastal highway between Dwarka and Bhavnagar. This was announced by union minister for road transport Mr. Tushar Chaudhary. This national highway will connect Dwarka and Bhavnagar via Porbandar and Pipavav. The work will begin after the receipt of the feasibility report. |
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‘Phuldol’ at Dwarka on 20th March 2011
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| March 20, 2011, Sunday is Dhuleti-festival of colors. Large number of pedestrian-devotees have begun their journey to Dwarka well in advance. Several roadside camps near villages serve the devotees with tea/snacks/meals etc. This festival is traditionally celebrated in Dwarka’s Jagat Mandir as Phuldol and the Lord Dwarkadheesh is adorned with typical shringar on this day. The darshan timings for this day will undergo slight change. The mangala aarti will be at 0700 a.m. The temple will be closed for preparation at 1230 p.m. The Phuldol festival darshan will be between 0200 p.m. and 0400 p.m. Utthapan (re-opening) will be at 0530 p.m. and then the darshan timings will be as per routine. Devotees are advised to take note of the change. |
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