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The Sinking of the Golden City of Dwarka into the Ocean

OriginHindu Mythology

Following the departure of Lord Krishna from the mortal world, the magnificent golden city of Dwarka was reclaimed by the sea. This divine metropolis, which served as the capital of the Yadava kingdom, was submerged under the waves as a direct result of ancient curses and the inevitable end of the Dvapara Yuga. The sinking remains one of the most poignant symbols of the transient nature of...