Gujarat
Somnath
The first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, on the Arabian Sea.
Destroyed and rebuilt many times over, most recently in 1951. The temple stands right on the shore, and the evening light-and-sound show runs against the sea.
What to see
- 01
Somnath Temple
Aarti three times daily; phones deposited at the gate.
6:00–21:00
- 02
Bhalka Tirth
Where Krishna is said to have been struck by the arrow.
Nearby
