Somnath Temple, view from sea front.

Somnath Temple

Prabhas Patan Somnath Mandir • Someshvara • First Jyotirlinga

About Somnath Temple

Somnath Temple, revered as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, stands at Prabhas Patan on Gujarat’s Arabian Sea coast. Its history spans millennia, witnessing multiple destructions and grand reconstructions. The temple is dedicated to Shiva as 'Somnath'—the Lord of Soma (the Moon). Somnath is an architectural wonder and silent witness to India's turbulent past. Pilgrims come for rituals, aarti, and the magnificent seaside setting. The temple’s sound-and-light show beautifully narrates its story.

Daily Schedule

General Darshan

06:0007:00
open

Morning darshan before aarti.

07:2012:00
open

Post-morning aarti darshan.

12:2019:00
open

Afternoon & evening darshan.

19:2021:30
open

Post-evening aarti darshan till closing.

Daily Aarti

07:0007:20
restricted

Morning Aarti.

12:0012:20
restricted

Noon Aarti.

19:0019:20
restricted

Evening Aarti.

Darshan & Booking

General Darshan

Free darshan during open hours for all.

Free

Aarti Pass

Paid pass for attending daily aartis (morning, noon, evening).

Sound & Light Show

Evening program narrating Somnath’s history.

Other Deities

Parvati

Consort

Nandi

Vehicle

Major Festivals

Mahashivratri

Major night-long festival celebrated with special aartis and rituals.

Kartik Purnima

Full moon of Kartik month; special celebrations and deep daan on Somnath beach.

Frequently Asked Questions