"Just hearing about these lingas of grace rids a man of his sins. They are Somnath, Mallikarjuna, Mahakaala, Parameswara, Kedara, BhimaSankara, Visvesa, Tryambaka, Vaidyanatha, Nagesa, Ramesa and Ghusmesa. Those who repeat these names daily achieve their every desire; and those who chant them with no trace of desire are released forever from birth and rebirth. When eaten, the prasada offered to these Jyotirlingas makes ashes of the sins of a thousand births. The mere sight of a Jyotirlinga can cause moksha; but these lingas were not always upon the earth."
- Ramesh Menon,, Siva Purana
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About Somnath
Junagadh to Somnath distnce : 95 km
Estimated travel time : 2 hours
Junagadh to Somnath is very popular route for tourists as its religious and mythological importance. Somnath means 'Lord of the moon' and is most popular among pilgrims as it is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Somnath, intricately carved honey-coloured Somnath temple on the western edge of the state is being the first of 12 Jyotirlinga, is primarily a temple town having numerous temples, shrines, monuments and museums. Due to this spiritual importance, it is one of the most visited cities of Gujarat that's ancient templeโs timeline can be traced from 649 BC but is believed to be older than that. Apart from holy places, Somnath also offers a enchanting beach and a wonderful shopping experience with its beautiful embroidered and beadwork clothes. The best time to visit the Temple is between the month of October to February in which Shivratri and Kartik Purnima are celebrated with great enthusiasm here.
Taxi from Junagadh to Somnath is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Junagadh to Somnath by car is well connected through Junagadh road, NH151 and NH51 / NH8E and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Junagadh to Somnath distance is 95 Km and is 2 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Vanthli - Sheetalnath Swetamber Jain Temple, Swaminarayan Mandir, Mosque
Agatrai - Swaminarayan Mandir, Jain Temple, Mahakali Temple
Panidhra - Mogal Dham, Sai Baba Temple, Varudi Ma Nu Mandir, Rajarajeshwari Maa Temple
Gadu - Shri Shanteshwar Mahadev, Ambe Maa Mandir, Shri Shanteshwar Hanuman Temple
Supasi - Hanuman Temple, Sunni Mosque, Adri Beach
Tourist Attractions
Somnath Temple Somnath Beaches Laxminarayan Temple Paanch Pandav Gufa Triveni Sangam Temple Suraj Mandir Parshuram Temple Shashibhushan Mahadev and Bhidbhanjan Ganpatiji Temple Kamnath Mahadev Temple Bhalka Tirth Gita Temple Dehotsarg Teerth Prabhas Patan Museum Junagadh Gate Prachi Tirth