Parshuram Temple

The Somnath temple is one of the most popular and famous temples in India. The temple is located in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval in Saurashtra, Gujarat. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Somnath temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The temple is believed to be the first Jyotirlinga in the country. The temple is also one of the four most important pilgrimage sites in India, along with Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Puri. The Somnath temple is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Somnath temple is believed to have been built in the 7th century by the Pratihara king, Mularaja. The temple was destroyed and rebuilt several times in the past. The most recent reconstruction of the temple was done in 1951. The temple is open from 6 am to 9 pm.