The eternal Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva — destroyed twelve times and rebuilt with unwavering faith.
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Somnath is the first and foremost among the twelve Jyotirlingas — the sacred shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple stands at the Triveni Sangam on the coast of Saurashtra, where the Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati rivers meet the Arabian Sea.
The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt twelve times over centuries — a testament to the unshakeable faith of its devotees. The current magnificent structure was inaugurated in 1951 and built in the Chalukya style of architecture.
Standing at the shore of the Arabian Sea, with no land between Somnath and the South Pole, the temple carries a powerful sense of eternity. The Sandhya Aarti at 7 PM — with the illuminated temple against the Arabian Sea at dusk — is among the most moving religious experiences in India.
Temple opens 6:00 AM and closes 09:30 PM. Three aartis daily — Mangala 7:00 AM, Madhyahna 12:00 PM, Sandhya 7:00 PM.
Mobile phones, cameras and smartwatches are not permitted inside the temple. Free locker facilities available at the entrance.
Modest clothing required. No shorts, sleeveless tops, or revealing attire. Cover your head with a dupatta or scarf if preferred.
Wheelchair access, golf carts, and lift facilities are available. Priority darshan for elderly and differently-abled visitors.
Held nightly at ~8:00 PM at the rear of the temple complex, facing the sea. ~45 minutes. Narrates 1000 years of Somnath’s history.
Veraval railway station is 7 km from Somnath — connected to Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Taxis and autos available from the station.
Come for the 7 PM Sandhya Aarti, then stay for the Light & Sound Show — the Arabian Sea as your backdrop, the illuminated temple before you. If you can only do one thing at Somnath, make it this evening.
Estimate for a self-guided day visit.
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