Dwarkadhish Temple: The King of Mathura

December 12, 2025 Friday

Situated on the banks of the Yamuna River near Vishram Ghat, the Dwarkadhish Temple is one of the oldest and largest temples in Mathura city. Built in 1814 by Seth Gokul Das, it is famous for its Rajasthani architecture and the "Hindola" (Swing) festival.

Combine your visit with a boat ride. Use the Trilok App to find boat pricing at Vishram Ghat.

Significance: Lord of Dwarka

• The Deity: Lord Krishna is worshipped here as the King of Dwarka, without a flute or peacock feather, emphasizing his royal status.
• Shravan Month: The temple is famous for its elaborate swing festivals during the monsoon month of Shravan.

Location & How to Reach

• Address: Raja Dhiraj Bazar Road, Mathura.
• Landmark: Near Vishram Ghat.

Trilok App Tip: The Holi celebrations here are unique. Use the Trilok App to see the schedule for the "Tesu Flowers" Holi played at Dwarkadhish.

Temple Timings

• Opening Hours: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Royal Darshan with Trilok

• Festival Alerts: Get notifications for the Hindola Utsav and Jhulan Yatra timings.
• Yamuna Aarti: Watch the nearby Vishram Ghat Aarti live on the app after your temple visit.

Download the Trilok App today and meet the King of Mathura.