Gayatri Shaktipith — Attraction in Gujarat

Gayatri Mandir in Dwarka is one of the recognised 51 Sakthi pith. This temple is located at a very beautiful place very close to the sea. The atmosphere is very cool due to the adjacent sea and its waves. The temple is huge and spacious with ample parking facilities.

Shakti-piths are very important and hold mythological importance for the Hindus. It is said that Lord Siva on realising about the self-immolation of his wife Sati Devi during Daksha’s (Sati Devi’s father) Yagna, he destroyed Daksha’s yajna in Virabhadra avatar and cut off the head of Daksha. Later he replaced it with the head of a goat before restoring his life. Then Lord Siva started the “Rudra Tandava”, the dance of destruction. This led to the destruction of the universe and the universe becoming standstill with no activities. Hence the Devas started praying lord Vishnu for help. Accordingly, Lord Vishnu appeared before Lord Siva and started fighting with Him. During this, Lord Vishnu had to use his Sudarshan chakra and cut of Sati Devi’s body in many parts. These parts landed in many parts on the earth. These places came to be known as the Shakti-piths. Gayatri Mandir in Dwarka is one such Sakthi-pith.

This temple is located about 5 kms from Dwarka. Gayatri Shakti-pith in Dwarka is one of the most beautiful temples in Dwarka. There are three forms of Mataji in display inside the temple. The deities are very beautiful. The figures of Lord Siva, Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma and Lord Ganesh are embedded in the domed roof over the Mataji deities. The high domed roof is marvellous. The temple is neatly maintained. The sight of Gomti river, the Arabian sea and the Dwarkadhish temple are exemplary. One must visit this temple during Dwarka pilgrimage both as an integral part of the pilgrimage and to have feeling...

Gayatri Shaktipeeth in Dwarka, Gujarat, is a sacred spiritual center dedicated to the worship of Gayatri Mata, the goddess of knowledge, purity, and wisdom in Hinduism. Here are some key facts about it:

Location and Significance:

Gayatri Shaktipeeth is situated in Dwarka, a city known as one of the Char Dhams (four sacred pilgrimage sites) in Hinduism.

It is located in proximity to the Dwarkadhish Temple, a significant temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Gayatri Mata Temple:

The Shaktipeeth houses a temple dedicated to Gayatri Mata.

It is a center for spiritual upliftment, meditation, and the promotion of Gayatri Mantra chanting.

Connection to Shaktipeeth Tradition:

It is part of a broader network of Gayatri Shaktipeeths established to propagate the teachings of the Gayatri Parivar, founded by Pt. Shri Ram Sharma Acharya.

These centers focus on promoting Vedic knowledge, social harmony, and selfless service.

Activities and Offerings:

The Shaktipeeth often organizes spiritual programs such as yajnas (fire rituals), satsangs (spiritual discourses), and workshops on self-development.

Devotees gather here for meditation and the chanting of the Gayatri Mantra.

Architectural Features:

The temple architecture is simple yet serene, symbolizing purity and devotion.

Inside the temple, the idol of Gayatri Mata is often depicted with five faces and ten hands, symbolizing her divine attributes.

Social and Spiritual Contributions:

The center plays a role in promoting social welfare activities, including education and healthcare services for the local community.

It fosters an environment of spiritual enlightenment and community service, reflecting the values of the...

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we leave for next day trip early morning at 5 O'Clock from Dwarka to Somnath and visited various points like Harshadi Mata Mandir, mul dwarka, porbundar, bhalkatir, Triveni Sungam, Sudama Bhet and return back at 10.30pm. (500 kilometer travelling)

We took a private towera car for 9 seaters. Driver also nice and very co-operative. he took Rs. 5500 (A/c.) + toll Naka Rs. 120 from dwarka to somnath for above point.

However on second day of the trip we have only 8.30 hrs spare time with me. In such limited time driver have managed everything as per shceduled fixed by him. We took trip from Dwarka to Dwarka Beth, Nageshwar Mandir, Gopitalav, Rukmini Mata Mandir. he had charge Rs. 1500/- for entire trip and drop to us on railway station at 1.00pm for return journey from dwarka to Mumbai (1.40pm Saurashtra mail).

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