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Gujarat · Reviewed visit guide
Somnath Temple
01 · Discover
History & tradition
Somnath stands on Gujarat’s Arabian Sea coast and is revered in the Jyotirlinga tradition. The Somnath Trust records the consecration of the present temple on 11 May 1951.
Good to know
Deity & dedicationShiva
Opening hoursCurrent opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Before you set outUse the Somnath Trust website for its guest houses, puja services and visitor information. Check the current temple schedule before choosing travel times.
02 · Before you go
Plan your visit
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- Step 1
Confirm the opening schedule and entry requirements.
- Step 2
Follow the temple’s posted visitor instructions and queue.
- Step 3
Allow time for a quiet visit and your return journey.
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03 · Getting there
Map & route
Locate the temple and open travel directions.
Somnath Temple
Prabhas Patan, Gujarat
Use the Somnath Trust website for its guest houses, puja services and visitor information. Check the current temple schedule before choosing travel times.
The pin marks the temple area. Follow local signs for the visitor entrance.
04 · At the temple
Darshan & customs
Darshan
Opening & entry
Current opening hours are not confirmed in this guide. Check with the temple before travelling.
Official siteWith intention
Offerings
The trust provides official puja and donation services. Follow the links from somnath.org and confirm current options before making an offering.
Local traditions
Dress & etiquette
Confirm dress, entry, photography and belongings rules with the temple before your visit.
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Know your sources
Information you can trace
Check current timings and visitor rules with the temple before travelling.
- Wikidata — structured place recordRetrieved 2026-10-04
- Shree Somnath TrustChecked 2026-10-04
- Somnath Trust — visitor FAQsChecked 2026-10-04