Somnath Important information

Tourist Acctration in Somnath

• Somnath Temple
• Bhalka Tirth
• Dehotsarg at Triveni Ghat

Somnath Temple

Sornnath, the shrine eternal facing the blue expanse of Arabian Sea is said to be as old as creation. Like a phoenix, it has risen seven times from ashes and depicts a saga of devotion and heroism. The legendary temple is believed to have been built by the Moon God - 'Soma' and enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas. The present temple structure was commissioned by SardarPatel in 1950's.

Bhalka Tirth 

It is believed to be the site where Lord  Krishna was struck by a stray arrow of a Bhil hunter. reclining statue of the Lord marks the site where he flflJ-/tefld.Veraval(5kms.). breathed his last on the earth.

Dehotsarg at Triveni Ghat 

It is believed to be the site of Krishna's cremation.

REACHING THERE

Airport: Keshod (49 kms.)

Rai & Road: Connecteld by road