Shri Keshavraiji Temple

Shri Keshavraiji Temple is a Hindu temple located on the island of Bet Dwarka in Gujarat, situated near the Shankh Sarovar lake with traditional religious architecture and carved decorative elements. The structure displays classical Hindu temple design principles with carefully crafted details throughout its sacred spaces.

The temple was established when religious communities built shrines on the island of Bet Dwarka and developed their spiritual practices there. Handwritten records kept at the temple trace 250 years of Pushkarna devotee families, showing the long-standing connection between this place and its visiting communities.

The temple serves as a gathering place for Pushkarna Brahmin and Bhatia communities from Sindh, Rajasthan, Kutch, Gujarat, and Punjab who come here to conduct religious ceremonies. It functions as a spiritual hub that maintains bonds between these dispersed communities across different regions.

The temple can be reached by train to Okha station followed by a motorboat ride to the island of Bet Dwarka during its operating hours. The best time to visit is in the morning or late afternoon when the weather is more pleasant and the island is less crowded.

The temple is recognized as the primary worship site for Lord Keshavraiji, who is considered the personal deity of the entire Pushkarna community. This special connection makes it a place of particular spiritual importance for millions of believers across different continents.