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

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News18•08-12-2025, 16:40
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.
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