Somnath Temple – The first of the 12 Jyotirlingas

• • Gir Somnath, Gujarat • Tags:

Considered to be the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the Somnath Temple in Gujarat is situated near Veraval in (Prabhas Kshetra) Kathiawad district. This jyotirling in Gujrat is a highly revered pilgrimage site in the country. There is a legend related to how this Jyotirling in Gujarat came into being. According to the Shiva Purana, the moon was married to 27 daughters of Daksha Prajapati, out of which he loved Rohini the most. Seeing his negligence towards the other wives, Prajapati cursed the moon that it would lose all its radiance. A disturbed moon along with Rohini came to Somnath and worshipped the Sparsa Lingam after which he was blessed by Shiva to regain his lost beauty and shine. On his request, Lord Shiva assumed the name Somchandra and resided there eternally. He became famous by the name Somnath. Ever since the Somnath Jyotirlinga has been destroyed and rebuilt many times in history.

(Source: Display/Notice Board at Babulnath Temple in Mumbai (Maharashtra)

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Menu of Shudh Vaishno Bhojanalaya at Sood Dharamshala

• • Chandigarh
Menu of Shudh Vaishno Bhojanalaya at Sood Dharamshala

During my on & off visits to Shudh Vaishno Bhojanalaya at Sood Dharamshala, I had Rajma, Kadhi Pakora (favorite), Mattar Paneer, Mix Paratha, Kheer, and tea (need improvement), of course. They also sell mineral water, cold drinks, Cadbury chocolates, sweets, etc.

Shudh Vaishno Bhojanalya’s opening/closing time is 6 am/10 pm (365 days).

Note: Outsiders are not allowed.

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Room Rates of Sood Dharamshala in Chandigarh

• • Chandigarh
Room Rates of Sood Dharamshala in Chandigarh

During my stay at Sood Dharamshala in Chandigarh, I paid Rs. 400 per night for the ground floor room.

The room had a double bed, a fan, and also a personal English toilet-cum-bathroom.

Note: No toiletries were provided and the lock for the room one has to use his own.

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How much Time does it take to Reach Chandigarh ISBT 17 from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi by Haryana Roadways Bus?

• • Ambala, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Panipat

Haryana Roadways Non AC bus started its journey for Chandigarh ISBT 17 from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi at 6:45 am.

Once the bus halted at Samalkha Bus Depot (8:02 am) for refreshments.

(Samalkha Bus Depot has very limited refreshments items available still I had a Coke Can for Rs. 60)

At 8:35 am we reached Panipat.

9:22 am at ITI Chowk, Karnal.

9:40 am at Nilokheri.

(The Great Khali Dhaba is at Nilokheri)

9:56 am the bus reached Pipli (Kurukshetra).

10:37 am at Ambala Cantt. Bus Depot.

(Chandigarh is 49 km and Amritsar is 254 km from Ambala Cantt.)

And finally, at 11:54 am reached Chandigarh ISBT 17.

It took 5 hours to reach the destination i.e., Chandigarh ISBT 17.

Road conditions starting from Delhi till Chandigarh were excellent.

What is the Bus (Non AC) Fare from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi to Chandigarh ISBT 17?

• • Chandigarh, Delhi

Rs. 300 is the Haryana Roadways bus (Non AC) fare from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi to Chandigarh ISBT 17.

There was no pre-booking of seats. I had to purchase a ticket there only before the journey started.

The ticket counter is in front of the bus parking area at ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi.

Nearest Metro Station: Kashmere Gate metro station

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