Bhalka
Place where Krishna died after worshipping Shivalinga. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Bhalka Tirtha (transl. Bhalka pilgrimage), located in Veraval on the western coast of Gujarat, India, is the place where Krishna took his last breath. It is said that he was killed by an arrow shot by a hunter named Jara, with Krishna's body suffering severe and subsequently fatal injuries. Puranas as Shri Krishna Nijdham Prasthan Leela.[1][2] Bhalka is part of the Lord Krishna circuit (Mathura, Vrindavan, Barsana, Govardhan, Kurukshetra and Dwarka).
Bhalka Tirtha | |
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भालका तीर्थ | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | Gir Somnath |
Deity | Krishna |
Governing body | Shree Somnath Trust |
Location | |
Location | Veraval |
State | Gujarat |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 20°53′16.9″N 70°24′5.0″E |
Website | |
somnath.org |
Bhalka is located just 4 KM from Somnath Temple, a Jyotirlinga, situated in Veraval, Gujarat, India.
The site also has ancient history as Prabhas Patan was occupied during the Indus Valley Civilisation, 2000–1200 BCE.