Somnath Temple, Gujarat , Diu
About Somnath Temple, Gujarat
Somnath Temple is located in Saurashtra region of Gujarat, is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. Somnath Temple has a history of attacks by Muslim kings and plunderers, several times in last two millennia.
With the Arabian Sea in the background, one can easily appreciate the grandeur of this temple which was last reconstructed in 1947 after India’s independence. Amongst its destroyers have been Afghan ruler, Mahmud of Ghazni, Alauddin Khilji and Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
Temple has good arrangements with clean toilets and locker facility for visitors to keep luggage and belongings. One should not miss the Aarti performed here 3 times a day: 7:00 AM, 12:00 Noon and at 7:00 PM in the evening.
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Chorwad Beach, Gujarat
36 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
Chowrad Beach is located 37 km from the major religious site the Somnath temple. The beach was once home to the Nawab of Junagadh named Nawab...
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Kamleshwar Dam, Gujarat
60.9 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
The Kamleshwar Dam falls inside Gir National Park. The main reason it was constructed was to create a reservoir, and the view is pretty good. You...
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Gir National Park, Gujarat
67.6 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
Gir National Park, which is known worldwide for its national park and sanctuary, is a definite place in your Junagadh trip, situated at a distance...
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Ghogla Beach, Daman And Diu
81.8 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
The Ghogla Beach is situated at a distance of 15 kms from the heart of the city. It is one of the busiest beaches in the island. It is famous...
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Nagoa Beach, Daman And Diu
81.9 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
The Nagoa beach is located close to a tiny village named Bucharwada. It is a horse shaped beach sheltered by a number of Hoka and palm trees....
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Gangeshwar Temple, Daman and Diu
81.9 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
The Gangeshwar Temple is situated at 3 km from a village named Fudam. The shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Pandavas had...
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St. Paul's Church - Diu, Daman and Diu
83.7 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
The St. Paul Church has been dedicated to Lady of Immaculate Conception. The construction of the church took nine long years starting from 1601-...
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Chakratirth Beach, Diu, Daman And Diu
83.9 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
The Chakratirth beach is located in the heart of the small island. The beach has a folklore attached to the origination. It is believed that...
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Fort of Diu, Daman and Diu
84.4 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
The Diu Fort is a massive edifice offering a magnificent view of the Arabian Sea. The construction of the fort was started in the year 1535. The...
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Shell Museum, Diu, Daman and Diu
86 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
The Shell Museum is the largest and first of its kind on the continent. The Museum houses a stunning collection of more than 3000 kinds of shells....
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Dattatreya Temple, Junagadh, Gujarat
93.9 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
Dattatreya Temple compliments the Jain Derasar, on the Girnar hill itself. This is the clash of ownership that occurs, in between both the...
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Durbar Hall Museum, Junagadh, Gujarat
94.5 km from Somnath Temple, Gujarat - See map
Durbar Hall Museum is centrally located in Junagadh, and easily accessible from any part of the city is quite renowned for the history it...
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