Somnath Temple – Lord shiva temple known as Jyotirling built by Moon God. Somnath is one of among 12 jyotirlings. The temple of somnath itself is believed to have appeared first in gold, at the request of the sun god, next in silver, created by the moon god, a third time in wood at the command of lord Krishna & finally in stone built by Bhimdeva.

 
The temple to the tenth century when it become rich from follower donations, such wealth become to the attention of the Mahmud of Ghazni who destroyed the place of pilgrimage & carried its wealth off to Afghanistan. The current temple was built to traditional designs on the original costal site. Walking distance from the temple is the Prabhas Patan museum housing architectural fragments of the original temple of the somnath before they were destroyed by invaders. Photography is prohibited.