Triveni MahaSangam Ghat at Somnath, Gujarat
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| Triveni MahaSangam Ghat at Somnath, Gujarat |
Rivers play an important part in the Hindu Mythology.
Almost all the rivers starting from the Holy Ganges to the mighty Brahmaputra has a story to tell.
Triveni ghat in Somnath is one such spot where 3 rivers namely HIRAN, KAPILA & SARASWATI meet with the Arabian Sea.
The confluence of the 3 Rivers or Sangam as it is referred to in Hindu religious terms is one of the most pious places in INDIA.
As per Hindu Mythology, a bath at Triveni Sangam can wash of all Sins and also facilitate MOKSHA by merging with the GOD.
The holy site of the Triveni MahaSangam is across in the waterfront town of Veraval in Gujarat.
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| Triveni MahaSangam Ghat at Somnath, Gujarat |
Pilgrims from all over the country visit the place to take a dip in the rivers.
There is also a bathing ghat for pilgrims to enjoy a dip in the rivers.
In the early morning hours & during sunset, pilgrims can be seen taking dips in the waters of the confluence.
This place is always crowded as this is one of the Holiest places of pilgrimage in INDIA.
Many pilgrims come here to take a dip in the Holy Waters & wash away their Sins.
This is also the place where the CHATRI OF THE LORD KRISHNA(BHALKA TIRTH TEMPLE) is constructed.
Moreover, there is a temple dedicated to LORD KRISHNA there which is visited by many devotees throughout the year.
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| Triveni MahaSangam Ghat at Somnath, Gujarat |
KRISHNA is said to have visited this Holy spot after being hit by an Arrow.
The Ghat is considered to be the Cremation ground of LORD KRISHNA.
In monsoon, this place is really beautiful.
This makes the place very crowded especially during weekends & peak tourist season.
Boating facilities are also available for visitors so you can enjoy boating here and also take a dip in the Rivers.
The 3 rivers meet in the Arabian Sea, making this a very picturesque location for a weekend getaway!
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| CHATRI OF THE LORD KRISHNA (BHALKA TIRTH TEMPLE) |
This is a good place to sit, relax & watch the Boats ply in the water.
There is a beautiful view of the river confluence from there.
It is a beautiful place to spend your holidays with your family.
The view to riverside while you relax is just amazing & fulfilling.
This place gives you peace of mind as you roam around the confluence of river HIRAN, KAPILA & SARASWATI.
You can reach this place by road or by rail.
A CityBus is available from railway station which will drop you at the entrance of the Somnath Temple.
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| CHATRI OF THE LORD KRISHNA (BHALKA TIRTH TEMPLE) |
The nearest railway station Veraval is about 8 KM away from the Somnath Temple.
Triveni MahaSangam Ghat is 1 KM from the Somnath Temple.
The road trip to Somnath Temple is one of the best road trips, which you can do anywhere from Ahmedabad, Vadodara & Rajkot.
The Diu Airport (IATA: DIU, ICAO: VA1P) is nearest airport at a distance of about 84 km.
The Veraval is well connected by road & rail to other cities in the region.
Local buses connect the Veraval to major cities such as Diu & Daman, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Rajkot, Junagadh & Porbandar.
There are many hotels around the temple from where you can visit various nearby places.
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| Shri Ram Mandir, Somnath, Gujarat |
You can also visit various tourist spots such as SASAN GIR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, HARIHAR VAN, HANUMAN TEMPLE, GITA MANDIR and SHREE RAM MANDIR from here.
For tourists visiting Gujarat, this is one place that should not be missed.
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