Somnath Temple Gujarat located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, is believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot of Gujarat
According to ancient Hindu scriptures , Lord Somraj (moon), was married to 27 daughters of Prajapati Daksh. But in all his wives he used to give the most love and respect to the wife named “Rohini”. Seeing this injustice being done to the rest of the daughters, Prajapati Daksh cursed Lord Somraj (moon), saying that from now on you will lose your brightness every day from now on. As a result of this curse, every other day, the brightness of Chandra Deva started decreasing. Diverting from curse, Chandra Deva started worshiping Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was pleased with the worship of Chandra Deva and redressed the curse of Chandra Deva. It is said that after the suffering of Chandra, he had established Lord Shiva here, and since then here the name of Virjit Lord Shiva, Bhole Bhandari is named Somnath.
The world famous Somnath Temple Gujarat is infinite, Its first creation period is unknown. In each era, this temple was looted and broken by the evil forces. Despite all this, even today, Virgil Shivaling and this temple stands in front of this world with full splendor in Somnath temple for its devotees. This temple is an example for all those evil forces, and the biggest example .which shows that, whatever darkness is ultimately, victory is always a matter of light. And no matter how evil, victory is always the truth.
Somnath Temple Gujarat Darshan Timing »
Timing for Darshan at Somnath Temple : 6.00am to 9.00pm
Timing for Aarti : 7.00 am, 12.00 Noon and 7.00 pm
“Jay Somnath” Sound and Light Show : 8.00 pm to 9.00 pm
Somnath Temple Gujarat How to Reach:
The nearest Airport is at Keshod, (125 kms.) which is connected with Mumbai.
The nearest Airport is at Keshod, (125 kms.) which is connected with Mumbai.
State transport buses and private luxury coaches connect various centres of Gujarat to Somnath.