Things to do in Somnath
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Temple of Somnath
This temple, 80km from Junagadh, has been razed and rebuilt at least eight times. It’s said that Somraj, the moon god, constructed a gold version, rebuilt by Ravana in silver, by Krishna in wood and by Bhimdev in stone. A description of the temple by Al-Biruni, an Arab traveller, was so glowing that it prompted a visit in 1024 by a most unwelcome tourist – Mahmud of Ghazni. At that time, the temple was so wealthy that it had 300 musicians, 500 dancing girls and even 300 barbers.
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Prabas Pata Museum
The Prabas Pata Museum is laid out in courtyard-centred rooms and contains remains of the previous temples, with lots of beautiful fragments, including an elaborate 11th-century ceiling.
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Babhia Restaurant
Tucked away near Shiv Sagar Hotel, this is the best restaurant on the temple side of town. It has black vinyl booth seating and keen staff. The menu features Punjabi, Chinese and Gujarati.
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