Somnath Temple is one of India's oldest pilgrimage sites, with references to it in the Shiv Puran, Skanda Purana, and Shreemad Bhagvat Gita. Somnath means 'Protector of the Moon God,' because Soma means 'Moon God.'
Soma, the Indian God of the Moon, was cursed by his father-in-law to lose his lustre, according to mythology. Lord Shiva was the one who cured his condition, and Soma later erected this temple in his honour. Among India's 12 jyotirlingas, it is one of the most renowned 'jyotirlingas.'
The temple lies in Saurashtra's Prabhas Kshetra (Gujarat). Lord Krishna is said to have left his mortal form in Prabhas Kshetra. The pilgrims can also enjoy a Somnath museum, Junagadh gate, beach, and a sound and light display.