Old Somnath (Ahilyabai Temple)
Old Somnath (Ahilyabai Temple) is one of the key places to visit in Somnath. The older Somnath temple built by Ahilyabai Holkar, beside the main shrine. Below is how to reach it, what to expect and how it fits into a Somnath–Dwarka itinerary.
How to reach & timings
Nearest airports are Diu (~85 km) and Rajkot (~190 km); Veraval is the closest railhead (~7 km). Most visitors arrive by road from Dwarka, Rajkot or Ahmedabad.
Significance
In faith and legend, Somnath is counted as the first among the twelve jyotirlingas of Shiva and is associated with the moon god Soma.
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