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Somnath Swabhiman festival is going on from 8th January to 11th January. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day Somnath Yatra from today, January 10. Where people will participate in programs like darshan, worship, chanting of Omkar Mantra, Shaurya Yatra etc. in the temple. If you want to go to Somnath temple and have darshan of Somnath Jyotirling during the Somnath Swabhiman festival or on other occasions, then you will have to follow some rules for that. There are some religious rules and some rules related to temple administration, which are mandatory to follow. Let us know what are the rules of darshan in Somnath temple, what tasks should not be done by mistake and what facilities are available to the devotees?
Somnath Jyotirlinga is the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas.
​12 Jyotirlingas are mentioned in the Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stuti of Shiv Purana, of which Somnath Jyotirlinga is the first, which was established by Chandra Dev. Moon is also called Som, hence the name of this Jyotirlinga is Somnath. Somnath means Lord of the Moon i.e. Lord Mahadev. Here the Moon had praised Lord Shiva for getting relief from tuberculosis, by his grace the Moon God was freed from the defect.
Dwadash Jyotirlinga praise
Saurashtra Somnath Cha Srishaile Mallikarjunam.
Ujjainyan Mahakalmonkaran Mamleshwaram.
Parlyam Vaighanatham Cha Dakinya Bhimashankaram.
Setubandhe tu Ramesh Nageshan Darukavane.
Varanasyan tu Vishweshan Trimbakam Gautami Taate.
The Himalayas are the temples of Kedar and Ghushmesh Shivalaya.
Etani Jyotirlingani Evening Morning Pathennaar.
Remembrance of the sins of seven births.
Don’t do this even by mistake
Eat satvik food a day before the day you have to visit Somnath Jyotirlinga. Do not consume meat, alcohol or tamasic things.
It is said that God is hungry for feelings. Anyway, Mahadev is Bholenath, the more pure and pure your mind is, the more you will experience the closeness of Shiva. Do not keep any kind of anger, condemnation, jealousy, hatred, greed etc. in your mind. In such a situation, the path of devotion will be difficult for you.
Do not go inside the temple wearing shoes or slippers. Suitable places have been made outside the temple to keep shoes and slippers, free services are provided there. There, remove your shoes and slippers and enter the temple.
If you are going for darshan in Somnath temple then you will have to follow the dress code. Clothes should also be appropriate and decent. You can go wearing dhoti, kurta, pajama, saree, salwar, kameez etc. Wearing mini skirts or similar clothes is not allowed in the temple.
It is prohibited to carry cameras, mobile phones, laptops or other electronic devices inside the temple. You can keep it in the locker of the cloak room. There is no need to pay money for this.
Taking photos and making videos is prohibited inside the temple. This should be kept in mind for security reasons.
Consuming items like paan, beedi, cigarette is completely prohibited in the temple premises. If you do this, you may have to pay a fine.
Facilities available in Somnath Temple
Can anyone visit the temple?
Yes, people who believe in Hindu religion can worship, worship and have darshan in Somnath temple.
Do you have to pay money for darshan in Somnath temple?
No. No money has to be paid for entry and darshan in Somnath temple.
What are the facilities for disabled and senior citizens?
The temple has wheel chair, lift and vehicle facilities for disabled and senior citizens. You get wheel chair and vehicle facilities at the main gate of the temple.
Can Havan and Yagya be performed?
How to book a room in the temple guest house?
You can book a room online in the guest house of Somnath Temple. For this you will have to go to the temple website.
Are there facilities for newborn babies?
Yes, the guest house provides cots and other facilities for new born children.
Darshan and Aarti timings in Somnath Temple
The timing of darshan in Somnath temple is from 6 am in the morning to 10 pm in the night.
Aarti timings: 7 am in the morning, 12 noon, 7 pm in the evening.
Light and Sound Show: 8 pm to 9 pm.
