The origin of the Dwarkadheesh temple starts after Lord Krishna defeats his evil uncle Kans. Krishna left Mathura with the entire Yadava community. He built a beautiful town on the banks of Gomati River and named it ‘Swarnadwarika’.

Lord Krishna lived in the royal palace of Dwarka which was engulfed by the sea along with Dwarka city. Generations later, his great-grandson Vajranabha built the temple called Dwarkanatha in the devotion of Lord Krishna. Many believe that Vajranabha erected the temple in one night with the help of a mysterious force.

According to another legend, Mira Bai who was a staunch devotee of Sri Krishna had visited this temple. Mira Bai was punished with poison by her father-in-law, but the poison did not affect her. After drinking poison, she visited the temple, and the next morning, only her Ektara (string) and Kartal (cymbal) were left at the feet of Krishna’s idol. Many believed that Mira Bai merged with the idol and attained Moksha at this place.

The Dwaraka temple is among the three revered pilgrimage sites associated with Lord Krishna and is part of the 48 Kos Parikrama (circumambulation).

Dwarkadheesh temple is the 98th Divya Desam among the 108 religious sites dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The flag on the Sikhara of the temple has sun and moon symbols which indicate that Krishna will be there till Moon and Sun exist on Bhoolok (the earth).