God
Sant Sudama is the main deity of this temple, who is the eight avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Interesting Facts
- Sudama Setu Temple is one of the Nava Dwarka.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Dwarka Bus Stand |
2.2 KM | 02892-234304 |
 Dwarka Railway Station |
2.8 KM | 139 |
 Dwarkadhish Heliport |
3 KM | 234080 |
Architecture
This temple is surrounded by a bridge and consists water infront of the temple. Beautifully carved with White paintings. It was here that Sudhama lived and is one of the Panch Dwarka. Sudhama (Kuchelan) and Sri Krishna were childhood friends and studied under the same guru, Sandipani. People call this place with various names such as Sudhama Dwaraka, Sudhamapuri and Kuchelapatnam.
Religious Significance
It is best to start the Dwarka pilgrimage at Porbandar and visit the temple dedicated to Sudama, the childhood friend of Lord Krishna. Porbandar was once known as Sudamapuri or the city of Sudama. The temple is located in the middle of Porbandar and dates back to the 12th century. However, the present temple’s construction goes back to 1902 by Bhavsinhji Maharaj of Porbandar on a grand scale with beautiful carved pillars and arches. The temple houses the idols of Lord Krishna, Sushila, wife of Sudama and Sudama.
History
This temple was built in 12th Century.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:30 AM - 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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