Magderu
History & tradition
Magderu is an 8th-century temple of the Maitraka period near Dhrasanvel village in the Okhamandal taluka of Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat, about three miles north-east of Dwarka. It is an early example of the Nagara style, with a single spire decorated with lattice work. The rectangular, north-facing temple is of the saptayatana type: one large central shrine surrounded by six smaller ones, all on a low platform.
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- Step 1
Confirm the opening schedule and entry requirements.
- Step 2
Follow the temple’s posted visitor instructions and queue.
- Step 3
Allow time for a quiet visit and your return journey.
Map & route
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Magderu
Dwarka Taluka, Gujarat
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Darshan & customs
Opening & entry
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View sourcesOfferings
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Dress & etiquette
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Temples nearby
Approximate straight-line distances; open directions for the travel route.
Rukmini Devi Temple
A richly carved temple of Rukmini, chief queen of Krishna, about 2 km outside Dwarka.

Bring the blessings home
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Information you can trace
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- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-11-12
- Wikipedia — further readingChecked 2026-11-12



