SOMNATH TEMPLE

SOMNATH TEMPLE

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JUNAGADH

Somnath temple is also known as Prabhas Pattan and the Shrine Eternal. Somnath is one of the 12 jyotirlinga shrines of God Shiva.

The Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, India. Meaning of Somnath is the protector of God moon. First temple of Somnath was built before the commencement of the Christian era. Second temple was built by Vallabhi King in 480 - 768 A.D

Somnath Temple is one of the very ancient temples of India located in Gujarat and stands as a famous landmark in the Indian history. Somnath Temple is located about 79 kilometers from Junagadh in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval and the most legendary temples of the western coast of India. Somnath Temple is the ideal sacred place of the Hindus that survived the ravages of time. 

 The Somnath Temple is an ideal example of the ancient Indian temple architecture.The Somnath Temple is known as the eternal shrine whose glory and fame are legendary. It is believed that Somraj, the moon god, built the Somnath Temple or the Somnath Pattan out of gold.

 It was rebuilt by Ravana in silver. Again Lord Krishna, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu built it in wood. Further in the 10th century it was rebuilt in stone by King Bhimdev Solanki.

The ruins of the Somnath Temple were pulled down in October 1950 and the mosque was shifted a few miles away. The temple was built in 1951. A statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel stands in front of the temple as a mark of honour for his contribution to the building of the temple.

The Somnath Temple is visited by millions of devotees every year. It is not just the temple, but other tourist attractions like Somnath Museum, Somnath beach and Junagadh Gate also attract visitors. The Sound and Light Show held in the temple is another attraction.

By Bus

State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres of Gujarat to Somnath.

By Train

Somnath is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.Veraval, (5 kms.) is the closest Railway station.

By Air

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Somnath. Nearest airport is Diu Airport.

Somnath-63 km away Diu Airport (DIU), Diu, Daman And Diu

Somnath-114 km away Porbandar Airport (PBD), Porbandar, Gujarat.

Somnath Prabhas Patan 362268, Junagadh, Gujarat. India.