The First Jyotirlinga

The Eternal Shrine

Standing majestic on the shores of the Arabian Sea, Somnath symbolizes the eternal faith that withstands the tests of time.

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Prabhas Patan, Gujarat

Protector of the Moon God

Somnath, meaning "Lord of the Soma (Moon)", is the first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlingas of India.

Located at the confluence of Kapila, Hiran, and Saraswati rivers (Triveni Sangam), this temple is a masterpiece of Kailash Mahameru Prasad architecture. It stands as a beacon of Sanatan Dharma's resilience, having been reconstructed time and again.

155ft

Shikhara

1951

Rebuilt

1st

Jyotirlinga
Somnath Temple
Sea View
Located directly on the coast of the Arabian Sea.
Rebuilt By

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1951)

Style

Māru-Gurjara (Chalukya)

Deity

Somnath (Protector of Moon)

Visitors

6 Million+ Annually

Timeline of Resilience

Ancient Era

Legend says the first temple was built in Gold by the Moon God, Silver by Ravana, and Wood by Lord Krishna.

1026 CE

Mahmud of Ghazni raided the temple, looting its immense wealth and destroying the idol.

1706 CE

Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb ordered the destruction of the temple. It lay in ruins for centuries.

1951 CE

The Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, pledged to rebuild it. Pran Pratishtha done by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

Divine Architecture

Shikhara
The Shikhara

The main spire rises 155 feet high. Atop it sits the Kalash weighing 10 tonnes and a flag pole.

Arrow Pillar
Baan Stambh

The "Arrow Pillar" on the sea wall points directly to the South Pole with no landmass in between.

Aarti
The Aarti

The evening Aarti creates a divine atmosphere, accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of damru.

Pilgrim Services

Darshan Timings
Morning 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Evening 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Aarti Times 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Special Poojas
Rudrabhishek ₹251 - ₹5,100
Mahamrityunjaya ₹501 - ₹11,000
Laghurudra ₹1,100 - ₹21,000
Sound & Light ₹25 - ₹50 (8:00 PM)
Guesthouses
Prasadam
Ample Parking
Accessibility

Visual Journey

Somnath Main View
Grandeur

The magnificent main structure

Sea View
By the Sea

Waves washing the temple steps

Interior
Divine Interior

The sanctum sanctorum

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