Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple
ભડકેશ્વર મહાદેવ
A small Shiva temple on a reef in the sea, surrounded by water at high tide. It is a popular spot in Dwarka for watching the sunset over the Arabian Sea.
The Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Temple stands on a reef off Dwarka's northwest coast. Legend says the lingam it houses was discovered in the sea, and the temple is several hundred years old. At low tide you can walk out along a stone causeway onto the reef. At high tide the sea surrounds it, and during monsoon season waves may even wash over it. The area by the temple is known as a 'sunset point', and many local visitors gather there in the evening to watch the sun go down over the sea. Admission is free. It is recommended to walk there along the coast from the lighthouse. The rocks are slippery, so stay away from the edge when the waves are big.
Opening hours
Open during the day; free
Nearby sights
- Dwarka Lighthouse
- Rukmini Devi Temple
- Dwarkadhish Temple
- Gomti Ghat
- Sudama Setu
- Shivrajpur Beach
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
- Gopi Talav