Chorwad

Chorwad

Chorwad popularly known, as Palace Beach Resort is a unique complex where cool sea breeze refreshes the visitors. In surrounding area Somnath, Sasangir, Porbandar are easily accessible. The folk dance popularly known as Tippani Nritya, which is a peculiarity of this region, is also worth watching

Someshwar Mahadev Temple

Someshwar Mahadev Temple is believed to have built out of gold originally by Somraj, the Moon God himself, then rebuilt by Ravana in silver, then by Lord Krishna in Wood, and then by Bhima (the strongest of the five Pandava brothers) in stone. The present temple is the seventh one reconstructed beyond six repeated destruction by the Muslim invaders. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/

Architecture of Somnath Mahadev Temple

Though built in the Kailas Mahameru Prasad style, the Somnath Temple’s architecture influences that of Jain http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/

style. The temple consists of Garbhagruh, Sabhamandap and Nrityamandap with 150 feet high Shikhar and a Kalash at its top. The dome of the temple is the biggest one. The Somanath temple faces east and has a vast central hall with three entrances, each protected by a tall porch. Added attractions are the carved doorways, the sculptured representations of Nandi (the celestial bull) and the figures of goddesses. In the balconied corridor is the damaged form of Nataraja statue. Shri Kapardi Vinayak and Shri Hanuman Temple are other spots to be noted in the temple. This temple is said to be the place where Lord Krishna performed all his Lilas. There is a small cave in the temple where a lamp burns continuously.

सोमनाथ टेम्पले

he First of the twelve Jyotirlingas sung in the famous Shloka ,Someshwar Shiva or Som nath is a Shiva Temple dedicated to Shiva by none other than Atri putra SOM=MOON god.Situtaed at Veraval it is the place where Lord Krishna too chose to breath his last at Neehjh Dhaam Prasthan teerthha.Bhalka ,So it is a Hari Har dham yatra place for all Indians since many many Yugas,some say it comes to 7 crore years ! It had been built with Sphatic stone brillinatly shining by the Moon God.Then with Gold by the Rawana and then by Chandana wood by Lord Krishna himself..Sardar patel led a team of Free Indias leaders to help build this temple AT Public costs when we became a free nation in 1947.Efforts still continue,as the temple attracts Indians -50 lacs of them each year to the coastal town of saurashtra region of Gujarat state.
Ridweda Akhilsukta qoutes Somnath equal in piety divinity to ganga ,Yamuna and saraswati!It is also called Prabhas patan teertha.

We all know how many times -six times after Islamic invasions was the temple and Icons destroyed and wealth looted since 1000 AD.Many Matryrs have given their lives to save this magnificent temple Icon of the Indian Culture from maruading Armies of Icon Idol smashers from the west.This martyrs day 31st Jan why not remember them too?? The people and their Kings armies who lived around this Temple city have since ages gave up their lives fighting to save the glory of the temple against Stronger enemies,with whatever 'support' others must have given in those dis united times with infighting and ego clashes between Indian Kings and their limitations in Mind and Bodies..many like local horseman have been glorified today and even the sculptors who rebuild the temple since geneartions have been honoured by a memorial today.We all salute those great unnamed martyrs on this 'martyrs Day '31st january! 'Non Violence' has not saved us nor it is a true Non violence die to more of us have been annhiliated till now since 1054 AD prithviraj Chauhan forgave the Inavder many times ! Our freedom too was won by Blood of so many and British went away till they could no longer even hold them selves togather after the Great World war 2 what to speak of managing Indians and some of their divisive Leaders !

Present Government since ten years have added many facilites and beutifoed the area for tourists to have a great time visiting the Temple and the Bhalka teerth of Krishna and many temples around the place.

Location: Pincode 362268 -Somnath Prabhas Patan .
Dist. Junagadh .Gujarat. Ahemdabad 465 kms trains and buses frequent..Dwarka -225 kms away to west from here.Nearest airposrt is UT of DIU island nearby 95 kms.Gir is 45 kms and see Junagadh uperkot fort and more Girnar hills Duttatray and many other temples 10,000 steps 90 kms away.

Accomodation-many pvt hotels .Official web site www.somnath.org gives more details..Call 02896-231212 or 231200 for stay at Trust Dharamshalas nearby or stay at Gujarat tourism rest house. www.gujarattourism.org mail- somnathad1@sancharnet.in

Aartee timings 7 am ,12 noon, 7 pm and Sound and Light show 8 pm behind temple tickets bought within temple .First remove all belongings in alocker given or best avoid bringing them altogather for security reasons as Idol breaker groups find this as best Icon target for a attack on Hindus as they did to Gandhinagar Akshardham temple ! Remove shoes at the stall on your left and enter the temple and enjoy the magnificient back ground of the Arabian Sea behind a grand vastu edifice.A arrow shows direct unhindered Path to South Pole .Cameras are Not aloowe inside the temple but still you can carry memories back home as I did from outside the temple! Pictures invite you all to Gujarat -Somanath-Gir Lions and Dwarka and more..

Suraj Mandir Somnath

Introduction: Somnath located on the shores of Arabian Sea, is one of the most important pilgrim centers in India. The town is situated at the confluence where River Saraswati meets the Sea. This sleepy town lies close to Vereval where most of the leisure travelers and pilgrim puts up when they are visiting Somnath. This sleepy sea side town houses one of the most important temples in Indian history, the Somnath Temple. . According to Hindu mythology this is also the place where Lord Krishna was shot in the leg. The number of historical, mythical and religious associations with the Holy Places in Somnath makes it more endearing to the tourists. Suraj Mandir, Somnath is one of the most frequented spots in Somnath. History of Suraj Mandir, Somnath: Suraj Mandir or the Sun Temple dates back to the same time as the Somnath Temple. Though its history is obscure we know for certain that it was raided by Mahmud of Gazni during the same time as he raided Somnath. His raids were legendary. He followed a pattern of raiding these temples and taking the riches back to his homeland. Description of Suraj Mandir, Somnath: This temple is located North of the sangam (where three rivers meet). The architecture features many animal figurines like lions, and huge elephant trunks. People in those times were nature worshippers and use to believe blindly the forces of nature. Suraj Mandir was set up as a reverence to the sun god. Somnath is well accessible from Junagad and Veraval. There are daily buses plying from one place to the other. To avoid last minute hassles make your hotel bookings early. You can also visit many other places in and around Somnath like

Bhalka Tirth Somnath

Introduction: The sleepy town of Somnath lying on the shores of the Arabian Sea is one of the most important Hindu pilgrim centers. This ancient town was raided by Mahmud of Gazni who plundered the rich temples and took the treasures to his homeland. The town was razed to the ground and destructed many a times and each time the Hindus rebuilt it. Travelers and pilgrims visiting Somnath prefer to stay at Veraval which lies at a distance of 6 kilometers from Somnath as it has a wide choice of accommodation. The town finds mention in some of the early Hindu religious documents. Amongst the Holy Places in Somnath the Bhalka Tirth and Somnath Temple are of the greatest prominence. History of Bhalka Tirth, Somnath: Bhalka Tirth is at a distance of 5 kilometers from the Veraval highway. Shri Krishna was fatally wounded by the arrow of a huntsman named Jara here while resting on a deerskin. The poacher mis calculated the foot of the Lord as that of a deer and shot straight through it. However Shri Krishna forgave the poacher and in reverence to the God this temple was constructed and a pippal tree planted to mark the spot. Off late the temple and the area is under renovation which has been taken over by the Central Government. After being hit by the poacher Lord Shri Krishna made his journey at the holy confluence of the three rivers namely Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati. Description of Bhalka Tirth, Somnath: Bhalka Tirth is a small but compact temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple portrays the many feats of the Lord and his preaching's in the Gita. The best time to visit Somnath is from October to March. Somnath is well accessible from Junagad and Veraval. There are daily buses plying from one place to the other. To avoid last minute hassles make your hotel bookings early. You can also visit many other places in and around Somnath like Gir National forest which is the only place in India where you would find Asiatic Lions. It lies at a distance of 43 kilometers from Somnath. You can also visit the sea side resort of Chorwad.

Holy Places in Somnath

Introduction The holy town of Somanth located on the shores of Arabian Sea, is one of the most important pilgrim centers in India. This sleepy town lies close to Vereval where most of the leisure travelers and pilgrim puts up when they are visiting Somnath as it offers you a wide range of accommodation. The famous Somnath temple is situated here and is believed to have been plundered 6 times by Mahmud of Ghazni who raided the temple and took away its treasures to his homeland. According to Hindu mythology this is also the place where Lord Krishna was shot in the leg. The number of historical, mythical and religious associations with the Holy Places in Somnath makes it more attractive to the tourists. References of this ancient city can be found in many of the early Indian texts. It was said that the Aryans took shelter over here before moving further in the South of the subcontinent. Somnath earns much of its claim to fame from the erstwhile Somnath Temple which is believed to house one of the twelve Shiv jyotirlingas. It is one of the most sought after Holy Places in Somnath. The legend associated with it is quite interesting. Supposedly it was built by the moon god or Soma in agreement to the curse that king Daksha put on him. As the legend goes he is said to have been cursed by Daksha with whose daughters he was binded by holy wedlock. However he loved his wife Rohini the most and ignored Daksha’s other daughters. Due to the curse the moon began to fade and Daksha advised Soma to visit the Prabhas to get rid of the curse. Somnath etymologically mean the Lord of the moon. Another fact that is associated with Somnath Temple is the number of times it was rebuilt and besieged. Soma built it in gold. It was rebuilt in silver by Ravana. Again Lord Krishna built it in wood and later it was again built in stone by Bhima one of the Pandava brothers.

Suraj Mandir Somnath

Introduction: Somnath located on the shores of Arabian Sea, is one of the most important pilgrim centers in India. The town is situated at the confluence where River Saraswati meets the Sea. This sleepy town lies close to Vereval where most of the leisure travelers and pilgrim puts up when they are visiting Somnath. This sleepy sea side town houses one of the most important temples in Indian history, the Somnath Temple. . According to Hindu mythology this is also the place where Lord Krishna was shot in the leg. The number of historical, mythical and religious associations with the Holy Places in Somnath makes it more endearing to the tourists. Suraj Mandir, Somnath is one of the most frequented spots in Somnath. History of Suraj Mandir, Somnath: Suraj Mandir or the Sun Temple dates back to the same time as the Somnath Temple. Though its history is obscure we know for certain that it was raided by Mahmud of Gazni during the same time as he raided Somnath. His raids were legendary. He followed a pattern of raiding these temples and taking the riches back to his homeland. Description of Suraj Mandir, Somnath: This temple is located North of the sangam (where three rivers meet). The architecture features many animal figurines like lions, and huge elephant trunks. People in those times were nature worshippers and use to believe blindly the forces of nature. Suraj Mandir was set up as a reverence to the sun god. Somnath is well accessible from Junagad and Veraval. There are daily buses plying from one place to the other. To avoid last minute hassles make your hotel bookings early. You can also visit many other places in and around Somnath like

Bhalka Tirth Somnath

Introduction: The sleepy town of Somnath lying on the shores of the Arabian Sea is one of the most important Hindu pilgrim centers. This ancient town was raided by Mahmud of Gazni who plundered the rich temples and took the treasures to his homeland. The town was razed to the ground and destructed many a times and each time the Hindus rebuilt it. Travelers and pilgrims visiting Somnath prefer to stay at Veraval which lies at a distance of 6 kilometers from Somnath as it has a wide choice of accommodation. The town finds mention in some of the early Hindu religious documents. Amongst the Holy Places in Somnath the Bhalka Tirth and Somnath Temple are of the greatest prominence. History of Bhalka Tirth, Somnath: Bhalka Tirth is at a distance of 5 kilometers from the Veraval highway. Shri Krishna was fatally wounded by the arrow of a huntsman named Jara here while resting on a deerskin. The poacher mis calculated the foot of the Lord as that of a deer and shot straight through it. However Shri Krishna forgave the poacher and in reverence to the God this temple was constructed and a pippal tree planted to mark the spot. Off late the temple and the area is under renovation which has been taken over by the Central Government. After being hit by the poacher Lord Shri Krishna made his journey at the holy confluence of the three rivers namely Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati. Description of Bhalka Tirth, Somnath: Bhalka Tirth is a small but compact temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. The temple portrays the many feats of the Lord and his preaching's in the Gita. The best time to visit Somnath is from October to March. Somnath is well accessible from Junagad and Veraval. There are daily buses plying from one place to the other. To avoid last minute hassles make your hotel bookings early. You can also visit many other places in and around Somnath like Gir National forest which is the only place in India where you would find Asiatic Lions. It lies at a distance of 43 kilometers from Somnath. You can also visit the sea side resort of Chorwad.

Somnath Temple Somnath

Introduction: The small shore town of Somnath in Gujarat earns much of its claim to fame for being one of the most important pilgrim places in Gujarat. It lies in the confluence where River Saraswati is said to flow into the sea. This sleepy town situated on the shores of the Arabian Sea houses of one of the most important temples in Indian mythology namely Somnath Temple. According to Hindu mythology this is also the place where Lord Krishna was shot in the leg. Somnath Temple is one of the most frequented temples in the whole of India. History of Somnath Temple, Somnath: This temple is believed to be one of the twelve Shiv jyotirlingas. It is dedicated to Siva. It has an interesting legend about why and how it was built. It was built by the moon god or Soma in agreement to the curse that king Daksha put on him. He is said to have loved Rohini more than his other wives who incidentally were also Daksha's daughters. Due to the curse the moon began to fade and Daksha advised Soma to visit the Prabhas to get rid of the curse. Somnath etymologically mean the Lord of the moon. Another fact that is associated with Somnath Temple is the number of times it was rebuilt and besieged. Soma built it in gold. It was rebuilt in silver by Ravana. Again Lord Krishna built it in wood and later it was again built in stone by Bhima one of the Pandava brothers. Somnath Temple was seized by Mahmud of Gazni in 1026. He raided the temple and took away all the treasures including a solid silver gate. It was raided again in 1297, 1394 and for the last time during the reign of Aurangzeb. Description of Somnath Temple, Somnath: The present temple as you see it was re constructed in 1950. This temple has a crowning tower of 50 meters. The temple is large and spacious but not artistic. The temple is famed to have served 200 Brahmins who dedicated their life to Shiva.