Somnath Temple

Somnath Temple is the first and most revered of India's 12 Jyotirlinga shrines — rebuilt seven times after repeated destruction by invaders including Mahmud of Ghazni, and standing today as a triumphant symbol of India's resilience and devotion. Perched dramatically on the Arabian Sea shore in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, its nightly sound-and-light show (Jyotirlinga show) is spectacular. The Sardar Patel Museum, sea-facing temple terrace, and evening Aarti are highlights.