Somnath - mandir - Somnath - Temple

The legendary shore temple of somnath is one of the 12 most sacred and renowed Hindi pilgrimage centers being one of the 12 Jyortirlingas of Lord Shiva in India. According to Hindu mythology somnath is as old as the creation built by none other than Moon God Himself. The temple derives its name from somraj, the Moon God, who originally said to have built this temple out of gold. This city has seen a tumultuous history – having been plundered more than once for its legendary wealth and having been resurrected every time by its devotes . The temple derives its name from somraj , the Moon God who is originally said to have built this temple out of gold . However the present temple resurrected and rebuilt as late as 1950 reflects little of its original magnificence.

Nearby are Bhalka Thirth and Dehotsarga believed to be the place where Lord Krishna ended his earthly existence and body.Distance from Dwarka to Somnath around 240 kms. Closest aiport is Rajkot and Jamnagar . Verval is nearest Railways station for Somnath and Jamnagar is nearest railway station for Dwarka.