Shri Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple Gujarat - Timings, How to reach and More

India has 12 Jyotirlingas, and the Somnath Temple is considered the first. I had the opportunity to visit it recently. In this blog I shared about this temple with my tour experiences to help you in your tour planning. 

Somnath Temple is situated near the seashore of Arabian sea at Prabhas Patan, Veraval in Gir-Somanth distinct Gujarat, India. Somnath temple is built before 9th century CE as per history but according to Skanda Purana and Shiva Purana it was originally built by Chandra Dev (the Moon God) to worship Lord Shiva and to get rid of a curse. That's how it got the name "Somnath" — which means "Lord of the Moon. Somnath temple is made in Chalukya style architecture and uses red sandstone. The main temple has a tall shikhara (tower) and detailed carvings on the walls. I saw the fine stone work and the large courtyard area which gave a peaceful feeling. 

Somnath Temple Darshan Timings & Aarti Schedule

When I reached the temple in evening time, I found the darshan timings to be very convenient for visitors. The temple opens early in the morning and stays open until late evening.

• Somnath darshan timing is 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Somnath temple aarti timings are

• Morning Aarti: 7:00 AM
• Midday Aarti: 12:00 PM
• Evening Aarti: 7:00 PM

Light and Sound Show

• Show Timing: 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Somnath Temple Prasad

Inside the Somnath temple pandit ji give me bibhuti but major prasad have to be bought from a temple store so I bought Somnath temple special Mohanthal and for it I paid 100 rs. You can buy also below prasad items

• Magas Laddoo Prasad
• Chikki Prasad

How to visit Somnath temple?

You can reach Somnath jyotirlinga temple easily by bus , train or own vehicle so let’s discuss it.

By Train 

From Somnath temple nearest railway station is Veraval and Veraval railway station is well connected from all major cities of Gujarat like Gandhinagar , Ahmedabad , Surat and also good connectivity from other indian cities like Mumbai , Jabalpur etc. from here you will easily get direct train for it. 

By Bus

Somnath Bus bus stand is well connected from all major cities of Gujarat and you can get direct bus for it from GSRTC. You can also book your ticket for Veraval if you do not get a direct bus for Somnath. 

If you're visiting with family, and especially with elderly members, try to book a train to Veraval and take a cab from there. It’s less tiring and very manageable.

My Tour Experience at Somnath Temple 

My tour experience at Somnath temple is one of the most peaceful and spiritual journeys I’ve had so far its full feel my long time desire to visit Somnath and take the darshan of bhole nath. The moment I entered the temple premises, I was amazed by the temple’s architecture and how beautifully it stands facing the Arabian Sea , and temple architecture is built in Chalukya style. Phones and cameras are not allowed inside, but honestly, you won’t miss them and the experience stays with your heart. After completing my temple visit I visited Somanth beach there I spent quality time with my family.