Dev Somnath Travel Guide
On the banks of Som river there is an old and a beautiful Shiva Temple called Dev Somnath built in the 12th century. Built of white stone the temple has imposing turrets and one can see the sky from within the temple. Though there is a perfect adaptation of parts in the masonry, yet it gives the impression that individual stones are crumbling. The temple has 3 exits one each in the east the north and the south The entrance gates are two storied The Garbha Griha has a high dome, in front of it is the Sabha Mandap - built on 8 majestic pillars. There are 20 torans of which four still exist others were destroyed by the flood waters of Som. The idol of the deity is in a chamber, eight steps below and the entrance is from the Sabha Mandap. There are several inscriptions by pilgrims and the oldest belongs to 1493 A.D. Several warriors were cremated near the temple and memorials have been raised in their honor.
Dungarpur
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