Dwarka Dwarkadheesh - Monuments of India - By TripsGuru.com (sitios de interés)
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Dwarka is an important city for Hindu Pilgrimage. It was the fabled capital city of Lord Krishna. The land for the city was reclaimed from the sea near the western shores of Saurashtra. Dwarka was a planned city built on the banks of river Gomati. The beautiful city was also known by various other names like Dwaramati, Dwarawati and Kushsthali. The city was divided into well-organized six different sectors, residential and commercial zones, spacious roads, plazas, palaces and many public places. The "Sudharma Sabha" was a hall build to hold public meetings. The buildings were constructed of stone and brick. The city also boasted of a good harbor. Dwarka is said to be one of the seven most ancient cities or the 'sapta puris' in the country.Monuments of India - Brought to you by TripsGuru.com