Shree Somnath is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of India. It is located on the west coast of India. It is believed to have close relationship with the moon god for the curse of his father-in-law Daksha Prajapati. Moon was married to Twenty Seven daughters of Daksha. Out of all he favoured only Rohini and neglected other queens. The angry Daksha cursed the moon and Moon lost his power of light. With the advice of Prajapita Brahma, Moon arrived at the Prabhas Teerth and worshipped Bhagwan Shiva. Pleased with the great penance and devotion of Moon, Bhagwan Shiva blessed him and relieved him from the curse of darkness.

Pauranic traditions maintain that Moon had built a golden temple, followed by a silver temple by Ravana, Bhagwan Shree Krishna is believed to have built Somnath temple with Sandalwood.Other spots in the temple are Shri Kapardi Vinayak and Shri Hanuman Temple in addition to Vallabhghat. Vallabhghat is a beautiful sunset point. The temple is illuminated every evening. Similarly the Sound & Light Show Jay Somnath is also displayed every night during 8.00 to 9.00, which allows the pilgrims an ethereal experience in the backdrop of grand Somnath temple and the holy wave sounds of the Ocean.

Ahalyabai temple is also closeby, which was built by the queen mother Shri Ahalyabai Holker during 1782. This temple maintained the Pooja Parampara of Bhagwan Shiva during the hostile political conditions. The nearest connecting station is Diu. Somnath is connected with Diu by road (95 km).Pilgrims can avail the guest house facilities of Shree Somnath Trust. Trust maintains a VIP Guesthouse, Eighteen other guest houses and an economical dormitory. There are more then 200 rooms in the guest house maintained by the trust.