JANMASHTAMI AT DWARKA

Dwarka is an ancient city in the state of Gujarat and an important  pilgrimage destination for the Hindus.  The ancient Dwarkadhish Temple has an elaborately carved entrance and a black marble idol of Lord Krishna.The Dwarka city or Dwarkadhish was established by Lord Krishna himself with help of his elder brother Balram The city also is known by the name of Golden city .The Dwarakadhish temple is the point of main attraction.   A celebration of Janmashtami is worth watching in the city.   Krishna Janmashtami in Dwarka brings the most pleasant time in the city as it full of joy and happiness.   On the day of Janmashtami till midnight the streets of the city are decorated with lights and flowers to welcome Lord Krishna. There is no sign of darkness as the whole city is waiting for their maker to be born at midnight.  Local markets are open until the midnight . The Janmashtami in Dwarka is not only about the worship there are other activities too that will make one fall in love with the of the place.  In the daytime the youth divide themselves into teams and compete in the  game  called " Dahi Handi'.  At night during the celebration there is a Shayan Arti perform by the Temples priest at the Dwarkadhish Temple.