The temple is said to be 2,500 years old, but in its present form it is estimated to belong to the 12th century.

Can we see underwater Dwarka?

The company is planning to offer a four-day package for a cool Rs 16,000. The Archeological Survey of India (ASI) recently established the presence of a city submerged under the sea near the temple town of Dwarka, for many years believed to be the abode of Lord Krishna.

Why did Krishna go to Dwarka?

Mythology has it that Lord Krishna shifted to Dwarka after renouncing war. To save his people, Krishna and the Yadavas decided to move the capital from Mathura to Dwarka. After Krishna was killed near Dwarka (there is a temple where he died) the major Yadava heads fought among themselves and killed each other.

Who killed by Krishna?

hunter Jara The hunter Jara, mistook Krishnas partly visible left foot for that of a deer, and shot an arrow, wounding him mortally. After Jara realised the mistake, while still bleeding, Krishna told Jara, O Jara, you were Vali in your previous birth, killed by myself as Rama in Treta Yuga.

What is the story behind Dwarka?

According to ancient texts, Dwarka is considered to be the first capital of Gujarat. It is a city that is said to have been built by Lord Krishna after he killed his uncle Kansa in Mathura. In the wake of Krishnas death, the legendary kingdom sank into the Arabian Sea and its glory faded into myth.

Is Krishna and Balram really brothers?

Balarama, in Hindu mythology, the elder half brother of Krishna, with whom he shared many adventures. Sometimes Balarama is considered one of the 10 avatars (incarnations) of the god Vishnu, particularly among those members of Vaishnava sects who elevate Krishna to the rank of a principal god.

Who killed pradyuman?

Barun Chandra Thakur On 8 September 2017, Barun Chandra Thakur drove his 7 year old son, Pradyuman, and 11 year old daughter Vidhi, to Ryan International School, in Gurugram, Haryana, where both children were students.

How many Ryan schools are there in India?

It was founded in 1976 by Dr. Augustine Francis Pinto. The Ryan Group started its first school in Mumbai in 1976 and currently has 135+ schools located in India, along with international footprints in many countries.

Who is Draupadi son?

Later Draupadi becomes a mother of five sons, one son each from the Pandava brothers. They were known as Upapandavas. Their names were Prativindhya (from Yudhishthira), Sutasoma (from Bheema), Shrutakarma (from Arjuna), Satanika (from Nakula) and Shrutasena (from Sahadeva).

Why did Draupadi died first?

Bhima asks Yudhishthira why Draupadi died early and couldnt continue the journey to heaven. Yudhishthira claims that though they all were equal unto her she had great partiality for Dhananjaya, so she obtained the fruit of that conduct today. Arjuna is the next person to die without completing the journey.