Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Gujarat
Somnath Temple
Regarded as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, on the Arabian Sea coast.
About the temple
The Somnath Temple at Prabhas Patan, near Veraval on the coast of Gujarat, is dedicated to Shiva. It is regarded as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Before you go
Darshan timings, entry rules, dress expectations and any ticketing are decided by the temple and can change. This page does not publish them because Athaahanand cannot keep them current. Please confirm with the temple's own official channels before you travel.
Services around a visit
Darshan can be booked here where a temple shows a Book Darshan button (dates, slots and prices are set by Athaahanand, not fed live from the temple). Everything else is background information — use the trip planner to write down what you want arranged.
- DarshanSeeing the deity. Timings, queues and any tickets are run by the temple itself.Information only
- Puja & offeringsRituals and offerings made at the temple. Which sevas exist, and their rates, are set by the temple.Information only
- Where to stayMost pilgrims arrange lodging in the town around the temple. You can note it in the trip planner.Information only
- Pandit JiA priest to guide a ceremony. You can note this in the trip planner as something you want arranged.Information only
Part of the Somnath destination in the trip planner.
