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Dwarka Temple Timings 2026: All Sacred Sites at a Glance

Q: Are Dwarka temples closed on any day?

No, Dwarka temples including Dwarkadhish Temple are open every day of the year. There are no weekly closing days. However, timings may vary slightly during major festivals such as Janmashtami, Holi and Diwali. Always verify with local sources during festival periods.

Plan your Dwarka yatra with accurate 2026 timings for Dwarkadhish Temple, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Bet Dwarka, Bhadkeshwar Mahadev, ISKCON Temple and Gomti Ghat Aarti, all in one place.

By Kishan Rajyaguru|Updated 18 August 2026

Temples Covered 6 Sacred Sites

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City Dwarka, Gujarat

Best Arrival 30 Min Before Aarti

All Dwarka Temple Timings 2026

Use this at-a-glance reference to plan your darshan schedule across all major Dwarka sacred sites. All temples listed below charge no entry fee. Timings are for regular days and may vary during festivals. See the important notes section below.

Temple	Morning Darshan	Afternoon	Evening Darshan	Entry	Distance
Dwarkadhish Temple	6:30 AM to 1:00 PM	Closed 1 to 5 PM	5:00 PM to 9:30 PM	Free	City Centre
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga	5:00 AM to 12:00 PM	Closed 12 to 5 PM	5:00 PM to 9:00 PM	Free	17 km
Bet Dwarka Temple	~6:00 to 6:30 AM to 12:30 PM*	Closed midday	~2:30 to 3:00 PM to 7:30/8:00 PM*	Free	36 km + ferry
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev	Low tide hours	Closed	Low tide, sunset	Free	1 km
ISKCON Temple Dwarka	4:30 AM to 1:00 PM	Closed 1 to 4:30 PM	4:30 PM to 8:30 PM	Free	2 km
Gomti Ghat Aarti	Always Open	Always Open	Aarti 6:30 to 7:30 PM	Free	City Centre

*Bet Dwarka Temple hours shift with the season (roughly 6:00-6:30 AM in summer vs 6:30 AM in winter for the morning opening, and 2:30-3:00 PM in winter vs 3:00 PM in summer for the evening reopening). See the full Bet Dwarka timings table for exact seasonal hours.

Dwarkadhish Temple Aarti Schedule 2026

Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir) performs six aartis every day. Each aarti marks a specific moment in the Lord's daily divine routine, from waking in the morning to being put to rest at night. Attending at least one aarti, especially the Sandhya (evening) Aarti, is considered the most important spiritual experience of any Dwarka visit.

Aarti Name	Time	Significance
Mangala Aarti	6:30 AM	First aarti of the day, auspicious morning awakening of the Lord
Shringar Aarti	7:30 AM	Decoration and adornment. The Lord is beautifully dressed for the day
Gwal Aarti	10:30 AM	Mid-morning offering. The Lord prepares to go to the cowshed
Rajbhog Aarti	12:00 PM	Grand midday offering. The royal meal is presented to the Lord
Sandhya Aarti	7:00 PM	Evening aarti at dusk, the most attended and spectacular aarti
Shayan Aarti	8:30 PM	Final aarti of the day. The Lord is put to rest for the night

Important Notes on Timings

Important: All timings listed on this page are for regular days. Timings can and do change during major festivals including Janmashtami, Holi, Ekadashi, Diwali and Govardhan Puja. During Janmashtami, Dwarkadhish Temple remains open throughout the night. Always verify current timings with your hotel reception, the temple trust office, or a local priest on the day of your visit. Monday timings are the same as other days at all Dwarka temples.

Janmashtami Temple open all night. Midnight abhishek is the main event. Arrive very early or the previous day.
Ekadashi Days Special extended programs at all temples, larger crowds and special prasadam distribution
Bhadkeshwar Mahadev Access depends entirely on low tide. Always check tide times before visiting. Closed effectively during monsoon
Bet Dwarka Ferry Ferry runs 6 AM to 7 PM on normal days. May be suspended during rough monsoon seas (June to September)
ISKCON Programs First program starts at 4:30 AM, the earliest of all Dwarka temples. Best for the early riser

Suggested Dwarka Yatra Itinerary

Day 1
Dwarka City: All Main Sites
Dwarkadhish Temple Mangala Aarti at 6:30 AM → explore the main temple complex and architecture → Gomti Ghat snan (bathing) → visit the 56 kunds → Sudama Setu bridge walk → Bhadkeshwar Mahadev at low tide before sunset → Gomti Ghat Sandhya Aarti at ~6:30 PM → Dwarkadhish Sandhya Aarti at 7:00 PM → Shayan Aarti at 8:30 PM (optional).
Day 2
Nageshwar & Bet Dwarka Circuit
ISKCON Temple Mangala Aarti at 4:30 AM (optional, for the devout) → Nageshwar Jyotirlinga morning Abhishek at 6:00 AM → proceed to Okha (13 km further) → Bet Dwarka ferry from Okha jetty (6:00 AM onwards) → morning darshan at Bet Dwarka Dwarkadhish Temple → explore all island temples (Hanuman Dandi, Shankhoddhar, etc.) → return ferry to Okha → drive back to Dwarka in time for evening Dwarkadhish Sandhya Aarti.
Day 3 (Optional)
Porbandar Day Trip
Porbandar, birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, is approximately 100 km from Dwarka (about 2 hours by road). Visit Kirti Mandir (Gandhi birthplace museum), the ancient Sudama Temple and the Porbandar seafront. This makes for a fulfilling cultural and spiritual day trip that beautifully complements the religious focus of the main Dwarka yatra.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Dwarkadhish Temple timings in 2026?

Dwarkadhish Temple is open from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM (morning session) and from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM (evening session) every day, including weekends and public holidays. The temple is closed in the afternoon between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM for the deity's ritual rest.

What time is the aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple?

Dwarkadhish Temple has six aartis daily: Mangala Aarti 6:30 AM, Shringar Aarti 7:30 AM, Gwal Aarti 10:30 AM, Rajbhog Aarti 12:00 PM, Sandhya Aarti 7:00 PM, and Shayan Aarti 8:30 PM. The Sandhya Aarti in the evening is the most popular and most attended. Arrive at least 30 minutes before aarti time for a good position.

Are Dwarka temples closed on any day?

No, Dwarka temples are open every day of the year including Sundays, public holidays and even during most festivals. There are no weekly closing days. Timings may be extended during Janmashtami and other major festivals, when the temples often remain open into the night.

Do Dwarka temple timings change during Janmashtami?

Yes, during Janmashtami, Dwarkadhish Temple remains open throughout the night and the midnight Abhishek ceremony is the main event. Other temples including ISKCON also extend their hours significantly. Crowds during Janmashtami are enormous, over 5 lakh devotees, so plan and book accommodation well in advance.

Is photography allowed inside Dwarka temples?

Photography is strictly prohibited inside the main sanctum of Dwarkadhish Temple and most other Dwarka temples. Camera phones must be deposited at the entrance cloakroom. Photography is generally allowed in the outer courtyards and at the ghat areas. Always respect the rules and prioritise the devotional experience over photography.