#228: Dwarka Dive: Modi goes underwater

Significance of city of Dwarka

PM Modi went underwater in Gujarat. Why?

To pray at 'submerged' city of Dwarka!

What is the story of this place in Hinduism?🤔

Learn it all here👇🏼🧵

Lord Krishna's city

• Submerged in distant past; ruins can be unearthed

• Created to avoid attacks by Magadha king

• Vishwakarma was architect of this city

• Submerged u/ Sea same day when Krishna left earth

What do archaeological findings say?👇🏼

Archaeological Findings:

• Anchors found in abundance = historic port

• "Dwarka" = door

It is believed to serve as door for foreign travelers

• Excavations under progress to find walls of ancient city

So, is this about faith or myth, CSEWhy?

1. Historical/Archaeological Evidence

• Searches present buildings & artefacts connected to ancient metropolis

• Concrete proof under search to make present day claims

2. Faith & Believe

• Sacred space for Hindus

• Pilgrimage for being Lord Krishna's residence

• Shri Dwarkadhish Mandir is believed to be Jagat Mandir i.e. World's Temple

• One of Hindu chardhams:

Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, Dwarka

So is it real or myth?👇🏼

Our Scriptures & the Science,

both convey presence of well defined metropolis

The excavations are yet to put a step forward;

till then, here's all you needed to know for #UPSC

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