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Sun Temple

, Est. 1951

About Sun Temple

Shree Somnath Temple stands at Prabhas Patan on the Arabian Sea coast, revered as the first among the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas in Hindu tradition. The temple holds profound spiritual significance as the site from which Lord Krishna departed to his celestial abode. The current temple structure was formally established through the Pran-Pratistha (consecration) ceremony conducted by Dr. Rajendra Prasad on May 11, 1951. The temple serves as a major pilgrimage destination offering daily pujas, special rituals including Bilva Puja and Vardhapan Puja, and comprehensive facilities for devotees such as accommodation, online darshan services, and various religious observances throughout the year.

JyotirlingaShivapilgrimageGujaratArabian Sea
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Daily rituals

How to reach

Address
Somnath, Prabhas Patan, Dist. Gir Somnath-362268, Gujarat, India
Directions
Sun Temple is located in at 23.5838°N, 72.1327°E. Open in Google Maps
Temple office
+91-94282 14914

Darshan & aarti timings

Timings may vary on festival days — please confirm with the temple before travelling.

Daily Darshan
06:00 – 22:00
Mangala Aarti
Aarti / ritual
07:00
Sandhya Aarti
Aarti / ritual
19:00
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Festivals celebrated here

The temple is busiest and most beautifully decorated on these days.

29Jul
Guru Purnimaगुरु पूर्णिमा

Honouring gurus

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06Nov
Dhanterasधनतेरस

Start of Diwali, Dhanvantari & Lakshmi

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28Aug
Raksha Bandhanरक्षाबंधन

Bond of siblings

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