About the Somnath Temple
The Somnath temple, also called Somanātha temple or Deo Patan, is a Hindu temple located in Prabhas Patan, Veraval in Gujarat, India. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus and is believed to be first among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva.
What is the Darshan Timing of the Temple ?
Darshan Timing is from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Aarti Timings : Morning = 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM.
Light And Sound Show Timing = 8:00 PM To 9:00 PM.
(Except in the Monsoon / Rainy Season).
Is there any Special Facilities available for Physically Challenged and Senior Citizens?
Wheel Chairs / Golf Cart are available for physically challenged / Senior Citizens at the Main Gate of the Temple. And Lift Facility is available inside the Temple premise.
Is there any facility available for site seeing or nearby temples visit?
Tirth Darshan Bus facility is available at a nominal charges which takes pilgrims to the Nearby Temples for Darshan. Bus Leaves from the Main Gate of Temple and Its Timings are 08:30 AM and 03:30 PM.
Is there any Online Darshan Facility Available ?
Yes, Please visit our Website www.somnath.org for Online Darshan.
What are the Major Function/Events Festivals of Somnath Temple?
Shravan Month
Shivratri
Golokdham Utsav
Kartik Purnima Fair (5 Days).
Somnath Sthapana Divas
Is there any Facility / Provision available for performing Havan/Yagna ?
For Performing Havan Yagna Shala Is available. For Booking Yagna Shala Please Contact Management of Shree Somnath Trust.
General Manager
gmsomnathtrust@gmail.com
Should I remove my Footwear before entering the temple?
Yes. You have to remove your footwear before entering the temple. Shoe house is available near Cloak Room and this service is free of cost.
Can I carry my Mobile and other Gadgets along with me to the temple ?
No.All the Electronic/Electric Equipment, Gadgets are strictly prohibited (viz. Mobile, Camera, smartwatch, laptop, tablets, calculators etc etc.). All these can be stored in Lockers available in Cloak Room. The Cloak room facility is free of cost.
Is there any restriction in dressing Code? Indian Sarees, Dhoties, Pant,T-Shirt, Skirts are allowed. ?
Mini Skirts and Disrespectful Dress is not permitted and you are advised to avoid it. Smoking is NOT ALLOWED within the vicinity of temple at all times.
Is photography allowed?
Photography is strictly prohibited. You can Purchase High Resolution Photographs / Frames from Souvenier Counter.
Can I Book Rooms Online at Guest House of Shree Somnath Trust ?
Yes,Rooms at Sagar Darshan Atithi Gruh/Lilavati Atithi Bhavan / Maheshwari Atithi Bhavan can be booked online through our Website www.somnath.org-Accommodation booking.
Restaurant Facility available at the Guest Houses ?
Every Guest house has a Restaurant / Bhojanalay which serves various Gujarati / Punjabi / Chinese cuisines and Indian Thali.
Nearest Railway Station / Airport / Bus Stand ?
Somnath is Well Connected with Diu, Rajkot, Ahmedabad by Air / Train / Bus.
Nearest Airport : DIU - 85 Kms. ,
Rajkot - 200 Kms,
Ahmedabad - 390 Km.
Nearest Railway Station - Somnath - 0.5 Km, Veraval - 7 Km.
What are the tourist places in and around Somnath ?
IN A VICINITY OF 20 KMS
Ahalyabai Temple
Bhalka Tirth
Shashi Bhushan Temple
Triveni Sangam Ghat
Golokdham Tirth
Harihar Mahaprabhuji’s Bethak
Prachi Tirth
AT A DISTANCE
7 Kms. - Veraval
35 Kms - Chorwad
Major Tourist Attraction:- Dhirubhai Ambani Memorial, Holiday Camp.
65 Kms - Sasan Gir
Major Tourist Attraction:- Asiatic Lion Sanctury.
75 Kms - Madhavpur
Major Tourist Attraction:- Shri. Madhavraiji Temple (Shree Krishna),Shri. Vallabhacharyaji Betha.
70 Kms - Kankai
Major Tourist Attraction:- Kankai Mataji Temple.
80 Kms - Gupt Prayag
Major Tourist Attraction:- Shri. Vallabhacharyaji Bethak.
85 Kms - Diu
Major Tourist Attraction:- Nagoa Beach, Diu Fort.
90 Kms - Junagadh
Major Tourist Attraction:- Narsinh Mehta's Choro, Mount Girnar,Upperkot Fort.
110 Kms - Tulsi Shyam
Major Tourist Attraction:- Tulsi Shyam Mandir
130 Kms - Porbandar
Major Tourist Attraction:- Darbargadh, Sartanji Choro,Kirti Mandir(Gandhiji’s House), Huzoor Palace.
230 Kms - Dwarka
Major Tourist Attraction:- Dwarkadhish Temple / Jagat Mandir,Beyt Dwarka, Rukmini Temple.
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