Somnath Temple
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A seaside temple of Lord Shiva at Prabhas Patan, revered as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
TemplePrabhas Patan, Gir Somnath districtBest time to visit: October to March; crowds peak on Mahashivratri and Kartik Purnima
Highlights
- The temple in Chalukya (Solanki) style on the shore of the Arabian Sea
- Evening aarti and the light and sound show
- Triveni Sangam, where three rivers meet the sea
- Bhalka Tirth nearby, associated with the end of Krishna's life on earth
Significance
The temple was destroyed and rebuilt many times through history. After Independence, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel led its reconstruction, and the present temple was consecrated in 1951.