The sacred town of Dwarka, one of the main centres of the Krishna legend, sits on the western most tip of the Gujarat peninsula, a sentinel overlooking the Arabian Sea.
Dwarka has a special importance as one of the major Hindu pilgrim place, known as the capital of Lord Krishna's Kingdom. Dwarka is one of the four most important pilgrim places. It is also an important historical monument.
Somnath, literally means Lord of Moon, derived its name from the temple Somnath temple. This religious destination was earlier known as 'Prabhas Patan'. This place is considered as a place where Moon (Soma) worshipping the Lord Shiva and hence Shiva is called as Somnath here.
Temple of Lord Nageshwar jyotirling is situated in Gujarat, and is about 12 kms on way from Gomti-Dwarka to Bhet-Dwarka. The jyotirlinga enshrined in the temple of Nagnath is known as Nageshwar Mahadev and attracts thousands of pilgrims all- round the year.
This powerful jyotirlinga symbolizes protection from all poisons and those who pray to the Nageshwar Linga therefore become poison free. This Sivalingam is facing South, with the Gomugam facing East