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The Somnath temple, also called Somanātha temple or Deo Patan, is a Hindu temple located in Prabhas Patan, Veraval in Gujarat, India. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus and is believed to be first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.

Places To Visit In Somnath

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Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple
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Somanth Beach
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Bhalka Tirth Temple
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Dehotsarg Tirth/Golok Dham Tirth
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Triveni Sangam
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Panch Pandav Gufa / Hinglaj Mataji Gufa
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Surya Temple
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Shree Ram Temple
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Prabhas Patan Museum
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Prachi Tirth
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Harihar Van
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Chorwad Beach
Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple
  • Somnath is a magnificent temple situated in Sagar Kant of Saurashtra in Gujarat state.
  • Shree Somnath is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. The Pran-Pratistha at the existing temple was done on 11th May 1951 by then President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
  • a spot where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light. The temples lies at the meeting of Kapila, Hiran and Sarasvati rivers and the waves of the Arabian Sea ebb and flow touching the shore on which it is constructed.
  • According to the inscription written in Sanskrit on the coast, only the sea exists between the temple and the southern part of the planet and there is no land.
  • The best time to visit Somnath Temple is in the cooler months of October to February, though the site is open all through the year. Shivratri (usually in February or March) and Kartik Purnima (close to Diwali) are celebrated with great enthusiasm here.
Somanth Beach
  • Somnath Beach is located 6 km east of the port town of Veraval and just about 750 metres from the Somnath temple.
  • The beach looks serene and one can spend hours watching the waves rumbling to the shoreline and breaking the silence that fills the air.
  • While swimming on the beach is not recommended, one can enjoy came and horse rides at the beach. There are also streetside eateries by the shore, where you can enjoy light snacks like tender coconut and corn.
  • Tourists can shop for souvenirs like seashell crafts at the shops lining the shore. The beach is usually crowded by locals and tourists alike.
  • Brahma kund and Saraswati Devi temple are located close to Somnath beach
Bhalka Tirth Temple
  • Bhalka Tirtha, located near Veraval about 3 kms from Famous Somnath Lord Shiva Jyotirlinga Temple.
  • Bhalka Tirth is the spot where Lord Krishna was mistaken for a deer and hit by an arrow by a hunter named Jara while sleeping in a deerskin. It is said Lord Krishna was cremated at Dehotsarga at Triveni Ghat.
  • New Temple with peaceful surrounding is constructed by Somnath Temple Trust. Devotee who visits Somnath used to visit Bhalka Tirth.
Dehotsarg Tirth/Golok Dham Tirth
  • At a distance of 2 km from Somnath Temple and 3 km from Somnath Railway Station, Golok Dham Tirth is a holy place situated on the banks of Hiran River in Somnath.
  • Also known as Dehotsarg Tirth, it is considered as one of the must visit places of pilgrimage in Gujarat and among the popular places to visit in Somnath.
  • Dehotsarg is believed to be the place where Bhagvan Shri Krishna took his divine journey to Neejdham.
  • The footprint of Bhagvan Shree Krishna is carved here to mark the divine memory of Shree Krishna Neejdham Prasthan Leela.
  • The temple has many small shrines Gita mandir, Lakshmi Narayam Mandir, Krishna Charan padukaji,( Krishna's foot prints.) Golak ghat, Kasi Viswanath Mandir, Mahaprabhuji Betakji, Bheemnath mandir and Baldev ki Gufa
  • Bhimnath Mahadev temple is also nearby this temple.
Triveni Sangam
  • At a distance of 1 km from Somnath Temple and 2 km from Somnath Railway Station, Triveni Ghat is a holy place located in the pilgrimage town of Somnath.
  • Also known as Triveni Sangam, Triveni Ghat is the meeting place of three rivers Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati and then empties together into the Arabian Sea.
  • The significance of the Triveni Sangam dates back to thousands of years ago when the rivers Hiran, Kapila and the Saraswati met here.
  • It is believed that a bath at Triveni Sangam can wash off all sins and also facilitate Moksha by merging with the God.
  • the best time to visit is between the cooler months of November to February; festive occasions like the Kumbh Mela that is hosted once in twelve years or the Magh Mela in January.
  • One can also pay a visit to the popular temples of Gita Mandir and Lakshmi Narayan temple that are located on the banks of the ghat.
Panch Pandav Gufa / Hinglaj Mataji Gufa
  • The Panch Pandav Gufa is a cave and small temple located near Lalghati in Somnath.
  • The cave is dated back to ancient times but the temple was founded in 1949 by Baba Narayandas.
  • According to legend the Pandavas sought refuge in these particular caves when Hingaj Mata appeared in front of them and promised them protection.
  • The temple inside the cave was built in dedication of the five Pandava brothers but also has shrines in honour of Shiva, Sita Ma, Ram-Laxman, Lord Hanuman and Goddess Durga.
  • Panch Pandav Gufa is one of main tourists attraction near the famous and sacred Somnath jyotirlinga temple and located a few steps away from the Surya Temple near the Triveni Sangam.
Surya Temple
  • It is an ancient temple dedicated to god Sun also known as Suraj Mandir. It is just one km from somnath temple and near to triveni sangam.
  • There are depictions of elephants, lions and various other birds and animals in the temple and step well in temple premise.
  • It is one of the Sun's Temple and seems to be very old. It is near Shri Pandav Gufa opp to Ram Mandir. Suraj Mandir too is situated near the Triveni Ghats and is one of the few temples dedicated to the Sun God.
  • Being an important and popular worshipping place, this temple was also the victim of a series of invasions and plundering throughout history. Still the temple is regarded as an architectural marvel and is a must visit in Somnath.
Shree Ram Temple
  • A grand Ram temple was opened at Somnath under Shree Somnath Trust of Gujarat on Vijaya Dashmi with pran pratishtha mahotsav called as Shri Ram Mandir.
  • Somnath has already the temples of Shiv and Shri Krishna, now Shri Ram also blesses devotees near Triveni Sangam.
  • Ram Mandir is situated 1 km away from Somnath temple and next to Somnath Mandir's car parking.
  • Somnath temple, Somnath coast, Trivei Sangam, Parshuram temple, Sun temple and Geeta temples are visible from Balcony of Shri Ram Temple.
  • Temple has auditorium, kirtan hall and theater with 250+ chairs on the ground floor.
Prabhas Patan Museum
  • This museum, 300m north of the Somnath temple along the market street, has intricately carved stone fragments from previous temples exposed to the elements in the courtyard.
  • the museum is even more interesting than the modern temple, for it preserves stone sculptures, inscriptions and pottery from several periods.
  • Prabhas Patan Museum also gives shelter to the art treasures of numerous ancient epochs.
  • Besides these there are beautiful inscriptions in Sanskrit language, toranas of twelfth century, five domes, pious waters of various rivers, pillars, statues of the deities like- Vishnu, Natra Bhairava, Agni, Uma Maheshwara and Parwati (from 11th Century) and last but not the least are the “Stone Apsaras”.
  • All these are quite impressive in order to enthrall the visitors and keep them coming back again and again.
Prachi Tirth
  • We all know about Kashi for Holy and Sacred Rituals known as Pitra Karya.
  • But, we also have another sacred place in Gujarat, Prachi Tirth located near Somnath Mahadev Temple, is the place which as equal important as Kashi. Lord Krishna himself did Pitra Karya at this place.
  • There is a saying that 'Sau baar Kashi Ek baar Prachi'. Those people who are not able to visit kashi comes here and feel the same holy vibrations just like Kashi.
  • Prachi is also having another thing which very less known to the world that this is same place where Lord Krishna preached Gita to Uddhava, awaiting for the Pandavas under the Peepal Tree.
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Harihar Van
  • This is a beautiful garden which is located at the Triveni Sangam and considered to be one of best places to visit in Somnath.
  • This is a beautiful garden which is located at the Triveni Sangam and considered to be one of best places to visit in Somnath.
  • Alongside that this is one of the ideal places for kids to spend some time playing around.
Chorwad Beach
  • Chorwad is one of the popular beaches on the Gujarat border.
  • This beach is situated in the Junagadh district at a distance of 37 km from the pious Somnath Temple.
  • It is known for its tranquil and pristine environment. Unfortunately, though the sea on this beach is considered to be unsafe for swimming.
  • There are number of water sports related activities such as skiing, scooting, parasailing etc available at this beach.
  • The major tourist attraction located around this beach is The Royal Palace of the Nawab of Junagadh.
  • It is renowned for possessing elegant interiors and beautiful balconies. In addition, the architecture of this beautiful palace comprises of a unique blend of Muslim, Italian, and British.
  • Furthermore, it has gained popularity over the years for being a “Royal Beach Resort”.
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