Dehotsarg Tirth - देहोत्सर्ग तीर्थ

Dehotsarg Tirth () - Prabhas Patan, Veraval Somnath Gujarat

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Key Highlights
◉ Under The Guidance of Shree Somnath Trust of Gujarat.
◉ A Part of Shri Krishna Neejdham Prasthan Leela.
◉ Group of Six Different Temples.
◉ On The Bank of Hiran River Near Sangam.

Dehotsarga Tirtha, located in Somnath, Gujarat, India, is a sacred place for Hindus as it is believed to be the place where Bhagwan Krishna breathed his last and left his earthly form for his heavenly abode. It marks the site of Krishna's 'Dehotsarga', meaning 'departure from the body', making it a place of great religious importance and a pilgrimage site for devotees.

About Dehotsarga Tirtha
Dehotsarga Tirtha is situated on the banks of Hiran River and 1.5 km from Somnath Temple. This place became a pilgrimage site due to the last divine journey of Bhagwan Shri Krishna. The description of Shri Krishna Nijdham Prasthan Leela is found in Mahabharata, Shrimad Bhagwat, Vishnu Purana and other spiritual texts. Swami Shri Gajananand Saraswatiji suggested that Shri Krishna departed on the first day of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month.

At Dehotsarga Tirtha the footprints of Bhagwan Krishna are installed under a papal tree to mark his memory and to express respect to the Bhagwan for the devotees. Dehotsarga Tirtha is a large beautiful and serene complex on the Hiran River where Bhagwan Krishna left his physical body. The complex houses Geeta Temple, Lakshminarayan Temple, Krishna Charan Paduka, Balram Cave, Mahaprabhu Ji Ki Baithak and other temples.

Time to visit Dehotsarga Tirtha
Dehotsarg Teerth is open throughout the week and darshan timings are from 6 am to 9 pm.

Prime festivals in Dehotsarg Tirtha
While Dehotsarga Tirtha is a place of daily worship, some Hindu festivals such as Janmashtami, the birthday of Bhagwan Krishna, and Gita Jayanti, the day on which Krishna recited the Bhagavad Gita, are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Pilgrims especially flock to the shrine during these times to offer their prayers and participate in the festivities.

How to reach Dehotsarga Tirtha?
Dehotsarga Tirtha can be easily reached from Somnath town. Tourists can reach Somnath by air, the nearest airport is at Diu, about 63 km away. By train, the nearest railway station is Somnath Railway Station which is well connected to major cities of Gujarat. By road, Somnath is connected to several national and state highways. Local transport like buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws can be used to reach Dehotsarga Tirtha from Somnath.

Things to keep in mind during Dehotsarga Tirtha Tips
The serene environment and religious atmosphere make it an important place of meditation for pilgrims.
Follow Hindu temple customs such as removing shoes and wearing simple clothes outside the temple.
There is generally no entry fee to visit the Dehotsarga shrine. It is a religious site which is open to all visitors.

Popular Name: Golok Dham Tirth, Shri Krishna Neejdham Prasthan Tirth

Timings

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6:00 AM - 9:30 PM

Festival

Janmashtami, Shivaratri, Shravan, Golokdham Utsav, Diwali|Kartik Purnima Fair, Somnath Sthapana Divas | Read Also: एकादशी

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