Mool Dwarka Temple

Mool Dwarka Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna located at Mul Dwarka village near Kodinar in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. Believed by devotees to be the original Dwarka where Krishna resided before establishing Dwarka in Devbhoomi Dwarka, it stands near the Arabian Sea coast. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site on the Saurashtra coast, known for its serene coastal setting, traditional architecture and association with Krishna legends.

Visitors can expect a small to medium-sized coastal temple complex dedicated to Lord Krishna (Dwarkadhish) with a sanctum, mandapa and traditional shikhara. The temple is set in a quiet village environment near the sea, surrounded by open land and coastal vegetation. Inside, visitors can see the main deity idol, offer prayers, attend aarti, and explore the temple courtyard. The atmosphere is devotional and peaceful, with shops for prasad and puja items outside the premises.

Mool Dwarka is traditionally believed to be the earlier settlement of Lord Krishna before he established the city of Dwarka on the western coast. Local tradition and pilgrimage literature associate the site with Krishna's early residence in Saurashtra. The present temple structure is of more recent construction and maintained as a place of worship preserving this association.

The temple is a revered pilgrimage site for Vaishnavites and Krishna devotees, forming part of the sacred geography of Saurashtra alongside Somnath and Dwarka. It is visited for darshan, prayers and during festivals such as Janmashtami. The site reflects the living Krishna bhakti tradition of Gujarat and its coastal temple culture.