temple
Somnath Temple
सोमनाथ मंदिर
Prabhas Patan, Gujarat
First Jyotirlinga, mentioned in ancient texts like Skanda Purana
The first among the twelve Jyotirlingas, located on the western coast of Gujarat
Visit Info
Timings: 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Best time: October to March
How to Reach
Rajkot Airport (85 km)
Veraval Railway Station (7 km)
Connected by NH-8E and state highways
Deities
Lord Shiva
Festivals
Maha ShivaratriKartik Purnima
Special Rituals
AbhishekAartiJalabhishek
Legends & Stories
- The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times
- Current structure was completed in 1951