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Somnath Mandir Daman, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

TFIGLOBAL News Desk by TFIGLOBAL News Desk
March 28, 2023
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Daman Somnath Mandir – Guide

Daman Somnath Mandir is located at Prabhas Patan near Veraval port in Saurashtra on the west coast of Gujarat. This temple is considered to be the first of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples of Lord Shiva in India. It is an important pilgrimage and tourist destination of Gujarat. The present Hindu temple was rebuilt in the Chalukya style of architecture after it was repeatedly destroyed by several Muslim invaders and the Portuguese in ancient times. Somnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

History of this Temple

Daman Somnath Mandir was built by Chandradev Somraj himself. It is mentioned in Rigveda. Historians believe that the glory and fame of the Somnath temple located in the Veraval port of Gujarat had spread far and wide. Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked the Somnath temple with his five thousand soldiers in 1024 and looted its property and completely destroyed the temple.

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During that time around fifty thousand people were worshiping inside the Somnath temple, Ghaznavi got all the people killed and ran away with the looted property. It was built by the Home Minister of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and was dedicated to the nation by the President of India, Shankar Dayal Sharma, on 1 December 1995.

Daman Somnath Mandir Timings

Daman Somnath Mandir opens at 5:00 AM in the morning and close at 9:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:00 PM in the evening.

Saturday05:00 AM to 09:00 AM,
Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:00 PM
Sunday05:00 AM to 09:00 AM,
Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:00 PM
Monday05:00 AM to 09:00 AM,
Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:00 PM
Tuesday05:00 AM to 09:00 AM,
Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:00 PM
Wednesday05:00 AM to 09:00 AM,
Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:00 PM
Thursday05:00 AM to 09:00 AM,
Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:00 PM
Friday05:00 AM to 09:00 AM,
Aarti: 07:30 AM & 08:00 PM

Places to visit near this Temple

Naida Caves

Naida Caves are a network of tunnels near Diu Fort. It is believed that the Portuguese looted the material by building the caves.

Nagoa Beach

This beach is located in Nagoa hamlet of Bukharawada village and is famous for its Hoka trees which produce a unique variety of fruit.

Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple

Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple is dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Lord Shiva. This ancient Hindu temple is located 3 km from Diu in Fudam village of Gujarat.

Diu Fort

The Diu Fort was built in 1535 during the Portuguese rule. It is a sea fort surrounded by the Arabian Sea on 3 sides.

Ghoghla beach

Ghoghla beach is one of the most attractive places in Diu. Located to the north of Diu city. This is few kms away from this temple.

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How to reach Daman Somnath Mandir

By Air- The nearest airport from Daman Somnath Mandir is Diu airport which is at a distance of about 63 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Daman Somnath Mandir is Berawal railway station which is at a distance of about 5 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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