Deo Somnath Templeदेव सोमनाथ
A 12th-century Solanki-style Shiva temple in white stone on the Som, built without mortar.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereDungarpur, Rajasthan
Mewar & Vagad
Mewar & Vagad
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Monuments & Heritage
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time needed1 hr
Base and nearbyDeo village, Dungarpur
EntryFree
About Deo Somnath Temple
A 12th-century Shiva temple in white stone on the bank of the Som, 24 km north-east of Dungarpur, built without mortar and standing three storeys high with the stones interlocked. The style is Solanki, from across the Gujarat border. Inside are carved pillars and a series of small shrines around the main one. Still a working temple, with a fair on Shivratri.
What to see and do
- Three storeys of interlocked white stone
- Carved mandapa pillars
- The Som river beside it
- Shivratri fair
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