Somnath Darshan is an important tour in Gujarat and any reputed Gujarat Tours & Travel Package company definitely includes a tour of Somnath in their agenda. While embarking on a tour of Somnath you must know about the top places to visit in Somnath. Here follows the list-
Somnath Jyotirlingam
Somnath temple is an extremely revered and ancient shrine of Lord Shiva. The temple symbolizes the presence of Lord Shiva as a Jyotirlingam or sacred column of divine light. According to myths this temple was set up by the moon god in honor of Lord Shiva after he had received a boon from the lord. History tells that this temple is one of a kind as it has suffered uncountable attacks from plunderers from time to time and yet still remains.
Parshuram Temple
The Parshuram temple belongs to Lord Parshuram who is said to have carried out his rigorous penance at this spot and it is here that he got freed from his curse after getting blessed by lord Shiva. The temple stands along the river banks of River Triveni and amid the most idyllic natural surroundings
Laxminarayan Temple
Laxminarayan temple belongs to lord Laxminarayan who is Lord Vishnu’s incarnation. The temple stands on the shore of Somnath and is notable for its highly ornate pillars, 18 in number. Each pillar depicts tales related to Lord Krishna as has been related in Srimad Bhagwad Gita.
Triveni Sangam
Rivers Kapila, Hiran and Saraswati unite with each other and also with the great Arabian sea at the Triveni Sangam. This place is considered extremely holy by all devout Hindus and a holy dip at the point of confluence is believed to be potent enough to cleanse all the mortal sins of human beings
Panch Pandav Gufa
This is a cave shrine belonging to 5 brothers of Pandavas. The cave was discovered in 1949 by late Baba Narayandas. One can take a look at the entire city from the location of this Gufa shrine. The tranquil and calm ambience of the place symbolizes its spiritual potency.
Suraj Mandir
Suraj Mandir is a beautiful, ancient temple belonging to Surya dev or Sun God. The temple walls depict marvelous images of various animals and birds such as lions, elephants etc. The ambience of the temple hints at its sacredness.
Kamnath Mahadev Temple
Kamnath Mahadev Temple is an ancient Lord Shiva temple with a history dating back to some 200 years. It was set up by a king in the ancient times and the pond in proximity to the temple is believed to possess miraculous power of healing almost all diseases that could strike a human body. In the Hindu month of Shravan, the temple gets a festive look and is thickly flocked by pilgrims
Somnath Beaches
Somnath beaches are real scenic spots for tourists to laze away their time amid the sand and surf and also capture some beautiful snaps of rising sun or setting sun. Beach strolling, camel rides and enjoying spicy snacks are some activities you could indulge in at the Somnath beaches. However, swimming is one activity that cannot be practiced in these beaches.