Jyotirlinga 1 of 12 · Gujarat
Somnath
सोमनाथ
Location: Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Gujarat
Signature ritual
Sound & Light Show (Jay Somnath)
Time: 20:00–21:00 IST (Nov–Feb 19:30 start)
Significance
First of the 12 Jyotirlingas per the Shiva Purana. Sea-facing temple symbolises Shiva as the cosmic ocean.
Legend
Built originally by Moon-god Soma to atone for his curse; destroyed and rebuilt 17 times — last by Sardar Patel in 1951.
How to reach
On Arabian Sea coast at Veraval. Cabs from Veraval Junction (7 km).
Where to stay
Somnath Trust guesthouses (book via official site); Hotel Lords Inn nearby.
Primary pujas performed here
- Mahapuja
- Rudrabhishek
- Mahamrityunjaya Jaap
- Shringar Darshan
What to offer: Bel patra, white flowers, Ganga jal, sandal paste
Modern access
Iconic India Tourism flagship. Annual visitor count ~30 lakh. Trust offers live darshan stream.
Plan online from anywhere
Cannot travel? Book a remote puja with video proof at this Jyotirlinga. Or join the full 12 Jyotirlinga circuit.