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The
Dwarkadhish
Temple,
touted
as
one
of
the
holiest
temples
in
Mathura,
is
famous
all
over
the
country
for
its
elaborate
architecture
and
paintings.
Built
in
1814,
the
temple
is
relatively
new
but
is
highly
revered.
The
temple
is
dedicated
to
Lord
Dwarkadheesh,
a
form
of
Lord
Krishna
known
as
Dwarkanath,
depicted
in
a
black
marble
idol.
An
array
of
beautiful
ceiling
paintings
showcasing
the
various
aspects
of
the
Lord's
life
and
the
beautiful
Rajasthani
architectural
designs
and
carving
makes
the
complex
look
even
more
magnanimous.
The
Dwarkadhish
temple
is
currently
managed
by
the
followers
of
Vaishnava
sect
(started
by
Mahaprabhu
Vallabhacharya) and
is
a
centre
for
lots
of
interesting
activities
all
year
round
especially
during
the
Shravan
months
when
the
Lord's
Idol
is
placed
inside
a
Hindola
a
(type
of
a
swing
set).
Other
important
festivals
celebrated
are
Holi,
Diwali
and
Janmashtami.
Situated
within
the
perimeter
of
the
city's
holy
gate,
near
the
ghats
of
River
Yamuna,
the
temple
and
its
surroundings
are
a
hub
of
a
lot
of
interesting
activities.
Thousands
of
devotees
arrive
here
every
day
to
pay
their
obeisance.
जय
श्री
कृष्णा
🙏🙏