Gauri Somnath Temple
गौरी सोमनाथ मंदिर
A three-tiered ancient temple in the northwest of the island, housing the island's largest black Shiva lingam, on the parikrama route.
Gauri Somnath Temple dates to roughly the 9th–11th centuries and was later restored. Its rare three-tiered stone structure houses a black Shiva lingam about six feet tall, the largest on Mandhata Island, and a large stone statue of the bull Nandi stands in front. The temple is on the northwest side of the island and can be reached on foot from the main temple along the island road in about 20–30 minutes. It is still an active place of worship, so remove your shoes before entering. Visiting is free.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Mandhata Island Parikrama
- Omkareshwar Palace (Raja Mandhata Palace)
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
- Statue of Oneness (Ekatma Dham)
- Narmada Ghats & Boat Ride
- Mamleshwar Temple
- Siddhanath Temple
- Omkareshwar Dam