22/05/2026
The Dwarkadish temple in Shirgaon, Virar is inspired from the original Dwarka temple in Gujurat. The temple has many intricate carvings in it. The environment is very beautiful. The surrounding is filled with trees and mountains. This itself makes the temple look even more beautiful. The photo and videos aren't allowed inside the main sanctum. If you try clicking photo of the main deity, the volunteers will come and sn**ch your phone-they literally do it without hesitation. Best time to visit-in the morning before 10am because the environment is cooler/warmer/pleasant at that time.
The temple has a very good positive energy from every corner of the temple. The temple closes at 1pm (opens at 6 or 7 am) and repoens at 4 pm. The temple's gopuram resembles the one present in Puri Jagannath temple. The architecture is extremely beautiful, depicting different things like Krishna and Sudama, Mahavishnu with a elephant below it, etc. There is a Shivling on the left side of the temple. It has a whole new different aura-it is a spatikam lingam. Additonally, you will find a replica of the govardhan mountain in the same compound. Overall, the temple has a very divine and spiritual environment.
How to reach?
1. Get down at Virar station
2. Exit from Virar east side
3. Take an auto. There are 2 types of autos-share and direct auto.
4. Share auto will charge Rs.70 per head and will accommodate 4 people in it.
5. Direct auto will charge Rs.250 for all the people-its a cumulative amount, not the per head amount. If you want to make the auto wait till you take the darshan and come back, he will charge Rs. 450/-.
Additional info-The Dwarkadish temple is located in close proximity to Viva college of architecture. There is a canteen in it where you can have some tea and snacks and yes, people coming to take darshan can also have food here as,well .