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Somnath

Somnath a place with all religious values is available for voyagers. This proudly  Gujarat  holy place dedicated to God Shiva. Somnath shrine is added to the 12 respected Jyotirlingas of World. Because of Somnath Temple the city is also recognized as Somnath City located in  Gujarat ,  India. In early ages the place was recognized as Prabhas Patan. Somnath is mythological, historical and religious place particularly for Hindu followers. Town is also mentioned in Myths and Puranas including Mahabharata. Sources say Somnath is the place where Soma (Moon) adored God Shiva. Different Hindu myth states that Lord Krishna got shot by arrow in thumb in Somnath. Somnath town is located in southwest Arabian shore in Sourashtra. Voyagers can enjoy the serene beach in Somnath as well. Hindu’s holy Saraswati River flows into sea ending the Somnath town. Few key spots of Somnath are Somnath Museum,  Junagadh  Gate, Somnath B...

Junagadh

Junagadh is world-famous town located in  Gujarat  State, India. The town is having identity because of Junagadh fort. Talking about  Gujarat  state, it is popular for having countless different temples in various cities. Junagadh is having number of shrines with diverse messages for devotees. Town got popularity because of holding sculptural proof of the sati ceremony, though William Bentinck of British Empire stopped it during British Ruling Period. Experts call Junagadh as city of temples. Data presented by census in 2001 expresses the population of Junagadh about 15,759 in which male strength was 51% and female strength was 49%. Their literacy rate was 55%, which was lower comparing to other developed and centralized cities of India. Junagadh is seventh largest city of  Gujarat  placed at foothills of Girnar. Gandhinagar the capital of  Gujarat  is just 355 kms away from Junagadh. The word Junagadh is made of two different wo...