Virar Gets 'Mini Dwarka': 90-Foot Dwarkadhish Temple Replica Consecrated

• A replica of the Dwarkadhish Temple, known as 'Mini Dwarka', has been built in Virar, near Mumbai.
• The 90-foot-high temple was constructed using Bansi Paharpur stones and features a 52-yard flag, similar to the original Dwarka temple.
• It houses idols of Shri Krishna, Ganesha, Ekvira Devi, and sculptures depicting 24 incarnations of Krishna and Navagraha Devas.
• The temple's Pran Pratishtha ceremony was recently performed by Adiguru Shankaracharya Avimukteswaranand Swami.
• The temple, which took 7-8 years to build, officially opened its doors on November 26, 2025.

Why It Matters: Accessible 'Mini Dwarka' in Virar brings pilgrimage closer to devotees.