Author(s): Amit Mondal
Abstract:
The specification of Dwarka and its glory and its ending are described in the Hindu religious scriptures like Mahabharata, Skanda Purana, Hari Vamsha, Bhagvat Purana, and Vishnu Purana, etc. The name Dwarka derived from Sanskrit. It means ‘gateway to heaven’ or ‘the gated city’. Lord Krishna built this city at the western coast of India. It is said that Krishna invoked Vishwakarma, deity of construction, to build his new city. Vishwakarma agreed to it only if ‘Samudra Deva’ provided some land. He gave Krishna 12 Yojanas (773 square Kilometer) to build this city. Scientific evidence for the ancient underwater city of Dwarka includes the discovery of numerous stone structures, anchors, and amphorae, along with pottery and other artifacts, dating back to the protohistoric and historic periods. These findings from marine archaeological surveys, led by archaeologists like S.R. Rao and the Archaeological Survey of India, support the existence of a significant port city, aligning with the ancient Hindu texts describing Lord Krishna’s Dwarka, though the city’s dating and precise cultural sequence continue to be explored.
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