An ancient Somnath Temple is a holy pilgrimage and tourist place in Gujarat. It takes less than an hour to reach the temple from the Mango resort situated near Talala district - Sasan Gir forest.
Somnath Temple has located at Prabhash Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the westernmost coast of Gujarat, India. Adjacent to the Arabian seashore, this mythical temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The temple is also known as 'Shrine Eternal' cause of the dominant connection of ‘Lord Shiva’ with it and believed that Lord Krishna left to heavenly abode after ended his life at this place.
Believed to be the Somnath temple is the first Jyotirlinga out of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of ‘Lord Shiva’. The temple is only 35 minutes (22 km) drive away from the Mango resort resided in Gir forest.
The Shiva temple is a very devout spot for Hindus because many legends connected with it. Pilgrims and visitors come over here and admire the panoramic view of the Arabian Sea adjoining this historical temple and have a heavenly experience. The confluence of three rivers - the Hiran, the Kapila, the Saraswati, is found at this sacred place to worth seeing it.
While enjoying every second at the Sasan Gir forest, you must visit religious Somnath Temple is a few minutes away from the Mango resort.