History & Spiritual Significance:
The Gayatri Shakti Peeth in dwarka, gujarat, is a revered spiritual center dedicated to Maa Gayatri, The Goddess of wisdom, purity, and the Vedic mantras. While dwarka is primarily known as the sacred kingdom of Lord Krishna, This Temple offers a unique blend of Shaakti (divine feminine) worship within a Krishna-centric pilgrimage zone.
Though not one of the traditional 51 Shakti Peethas, This Temple is a modern Shakti Peeth established by spiritual leaders and devotees to spread Maa Gayatri mantra awareness and Vedic knowledge. It is associated with the All World Gayatri Pariwar, a spiritual and social reform movement initiated by pandit shriram sharma acharya.
This Temple serves as a center for spiritual study, meditation, and social service, drawing seekers who wish to connect with The Divine through Maa Gayatri Mantra chanting, Yagnas (sacred fire rituals), and self-purification practices.
Location:
- City: dwarka
- State: gujarat
- Nearby landmark: often situated close to other key temples and ashrams in dwarka nagari, like the Dwarkadhish Temple and Rukmini Devi Temple.
Tip: you can search for “Gayatri Shaktipeeth Dwarka” or “Gayatri Mandir, Dwarka” on Google Maps for exact coordinates.
How To Reach:
By air:
- Nearest airport: jamnagar airport (approx. 130 km from dwarka)
- You can hire a taxi or take a bus to dwarka from the airport.
By train:
- Dwarka railway station is well-connected to major cities like ahmedabad, rajkot, vadodara, and mumbai.
- The Temple is within the city, easily accessible by auto-rickshaw or local taxi.
By road:
- Dwarka is connected by state-run buses and private taxis from:
- jamnagar (130 km)
- rajkot (225 km)
- ahmedabad (450 km)
