Somnath Tourism

History of Somnath

Somnath is the site of temples of Lord Shiva. The temples were sacked by the Turkish Muslim invader Mahmud of Ghazni in 1024-25 CE. Reconstructed In 1169, it was destroyed again in the final Muslim invasions of the late 13 century. Subsequently rebuilt in 1951.

According to the Indian epic Mahabharata, Somnath was the scene of the internecine massacre of the Yadava clan and of the subsequent death of Lord Krishna.

Recent excavations there have revealed a settlement dating from about 1500 BCE.

Places to visit in Somnath

The best season to The best season to visit Somnath is the winter season. The temperature remains comfortable and is apt for sightseeing. The best months to visit are October, November, December, January, February, and March. Winters approach Somnath in November and lasts till February November and lasts till February.

Somnath temple

One of the most important religious destinations of Hindu pilgrimage. The Somnath temple is one of the 12 jyotirlinga of India. The temple is located on the ancient Triveni Sangam or the confluence of the three rivers - Kapila, Hiram, and Saraswati.

It is said that the temple was looted and destroyed as many as seventeen times by emperors like Muhammad Ghazi, Allauddin Khilji and Aurangzeb. It attracts millions of devotees all throughout the year.

Somnath beaches

The beaches are crowded yet definitely a great point to relax and unwind after a long day of sightseeing, although, swimming is not recommended. Tourists can rejuvenate themselves with fresh coconut water and corn available here and a very famous camel ride.

Panch Pandav Gufa

This site was discovered by the late Baba Narayandas in the year 1949. The temple has a cave which beloved to the five Pandava Brothers. The location of the temple is such that the whole city is visible and can get mesmerized just by looking at it.

Laxmi Narayan Temple

Laxmi Narayan is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu for whom the temple is dedicated. It reflects modern architectural designs, this temple is famous for the carving on its 18 pillars which have the sacred message of Krishna in the form of Bhagwadita.

It is situated near Gita temple and is visited by thousands of devotees.

Somnath culture

Somnath is the holy place for Hindu which has 12th jyotirlinga. It is the site which many times have been razed and rebuilt. It has a rich architecture.

Somnath predominantly has a Gujarati population of which a specific clan of jewelers known as the Sonis from a significant part of the population

The Architecture here has the reflection of the Chalukya style of construction. The intricate and flawless carving speaks volumes about the skilled artisans of Gujarat. The first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad commented that the Somnath temple symbolizes the fact that the power of creation is always more than the power of destruction.

There are very few eating options in Somnath and they also restricted to vegetarian food. Other the best restaurants of Somnath are Blue coriander, Sugar N Spice, Supreme restaurant, etc.