Somnath Temple

About Somnath Temple

Far From City: 3 kms from city center
Cost: About Somnath Temple Weather: Time Required:2-3 hrs Open Time:Darshan timing- 6:00 AM - 9:30 PM,Arati timing- 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM,Light and sound show- 7:45 PM Cost:Light and sound show: INR 25,Half-ticket INR 15

Legend of Somnath Jyortilinga The literal meaning of 'Soma' is Moon God, and 'Somnath' is the protector of the Moon God. Legend has it that he was married to 27 of King Daksha's daughters, but he loved and was partial to only one of them. This upset the other girls who took the matter to their father. An infuriated Daksha put a curse on Soma, according to which, he would wane. Soma then constructed a Shivlinga at the Prabhas teerth and prayed to Lord Shiva for forgiveness and assistance who removed the curse but only partially hence causing the periodic waning of the moon. This is how the temple became dedicated to Lord Shiva who is the residing deity. Architecture of Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple Reconstructed in the Chalukya style of architecture, it showcases the fine skills of the oldest and best temple architects or the Sompura Salats. An arrow pillar mentions that it is located at such a location that it is the first point of land in the north to the South Pole at that particular longitude. The recesses of a balconied corridor also house a rather mutilated form of Nataraja, or the dancing Shiva. The flag atop the temple tower bear the symbols of Nandi and Trishul. Jain influence on the carvings and the overall design is clearly visible despite it being a Brahmanical temple.

Best time to visit Somnath Temple The best time to visit Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is from October to March. How to Reach Somnath Temple Somnath is well connected by rail and road from main cities of Gujarat. Overnight buses available from Ahmedabad and Dwarka. The nearest airport is Keshod at a distance of 55 km. Nearest railway station is at Veraval at a distance of 7 km.

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