Why people go here
The Shree Somnath Trust records the temple's founding legend: the Moon (Soma), cursed and losing his light, worshipped Shiva at Prabhas and was freed - and built the first, golden temple. Its link to the Moon is this legend.
The link here is a founding story. No source prescribes a pooja for the Moon at this temple, so this page does not suggest one.
The deity and the place
- Presiding deity
- Shiva, as Somnath - the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas
- Location
- Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Gujarat
Traditional days
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Before you go
- Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
- Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.
Official website
Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.
Common questions
- What is Somnath visited for?
- The link to the Moon is a founding legend - not a place where a pooja for the Moon is prescribed.
- What is the traditional day to visit Somnath?
- Rites for Moon (Chandra) are traditionally done on a Monday.
- What are the darshan timings at Somnath?
- Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
- Where else in India can I go?
- Other options: Thingalur (Tamil Nadu), Navagraha Mandir, Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) and Navagraha Mandir, Guwahati (Assam).
Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.
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