December 20, 2025 
Important Days and Dates
- Best time to visit: October to March.
- Pleasant weather and post-monsoon season suitable for pilgrimage.
How to Reach
Delhi to Bet Dwarka Abhaya Hanuman Temple
- Travel from Delhi to Ahmedabad/Rajkot by flight, train, or bus.
- Continue to Okha by road or train.
- Cross to Bet Dwarka using ferry or Sudarshan Setu bridge.
Ahmedabad to Bet Dwarka Abhaya Hanuman Temple
- Road distance: Approx. 450–480 km (8–9 hours).
- Trains available from Ahmedabad to Dwarka/Okha.
- From Okha, take ferry or Sudarshan Setu bridge to Bet Dwarka.
History of the Temple
Bet Dwarka, also known as Shankhodhar, is part of the ancient city associated with Lord Krishna. The Abhaya Hanuman Temple, also referred to as Hanuman Dandi, is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and his son Makardhwaja. According to legend, this is the place where Hanuman met his son for the first time. The temple is considered spiritually important and historically linked to Dwarka’s ancient heritage.
Description
Important Days and Dates
- Best time to visit: October to March.
- Pleasant weather and post-monsoon season suitable for pilgrimage.
How to Reach
Delhi to Bet Dwarka Abhaya Hanuman Temple
- Travel from Delhi to Ahmedabad/Rajkot by flight, train, or bus.
- Continue to Okha by road or train.
- Cross to Bet Dwarka using ferry or Sudarshan Setu bridge.
Ahmedabad to Bet Dwarka Abhaya Hanuman Temple
- Road distance: Approx. 450–480 km (8–9 hours).
- Trains available from Ahmedabad to Dwarka/Okha.
- From Okha, take ferry or Sudarshan Setu bridge to Bet Dwarka.
History of the Temple
Bet Dwarka, also known as Shankhodhar, is part of the ancient city associated with Lord Krishna. The Abhaya Hanuman Temple, also referred to as Hanuman Dandi, is dedicated to Lord Hanuman and his son Makardhwaja. According to legend, this is the place where Hanuman met his son for the first time. The temple is considered spiritually important and historically linked to Dwarka’s ancient heritage.
