Bhalka Tirtha, 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. Bhalka is part of the Lord Krishna circuit.
Bhalka
The hunter Jara about to shoot arrow towards Krishna
Bhalka Teerth
Sign Board depicting the importance of the place
Veraval is a city and the headquarters of Gir Somnath district in the Indian state of Gujarat. Somnath temple, a place of pilgrimage due to its importance as Jyotirlinga site dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located here. It is also known for the hub of fishing industries in India.
Image: Somanath mandir (cropped)
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Image: Gita Mandir, Somnath, Gujarat during Dwaraka DWARASPDB 2015 (12)
Image: Grasim Industries plant