Somnath temple, Hindu temple on the Arabian Sea shore in Gir Somnath district, India
The Somnath temple features traditional Hindu architecture with a central tower rising above the sanctum that contains a sacred jyotirlinga stone formation.
The temple endured multiple destructions throughout history, with the current structure completed in 1951 under the supervision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel after India's independence.
As one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, the temple conducts daily ceremonies where devotees gather for prayers and religious observances.
The temple complex provides amenities for visitors including accommodations, dining facilities, and an official website for booking religious ceremonies and donations.
According to Hindu mythology, the Moon God Chandra constructed the original temple to cure himself from a curse that caused him to lose his radiance.
Location: Veraval
Architectural style: Hindu temple architecture
Website: http://somnath.org
GPS coordinates: 20.88803,70.40139
Latest update: June 2, 2025 16:04
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