The famous Somnath Temple, mentioned in Vedic texts, is located in which region of Gujarat?

Saurashtra
Kutch
North Gujarat
South Gujarat

The correct answer is: a) Saurashtra.

Saurashtra is a peninsula in the western Indian state of Gujarat. It is bounded by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Gulf of Kutch to the north, the Rann of Kutch to the northeast, and the Gulf of Khambhat to the east. The peninsula is home to a number of important historical and religious sites, including the Somnath Temple, which is mentioned in Vedic texts.

The Somnath Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. It is located on the coast of Saurashtra, in the town of Somnath. The temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which are the most sacred shrines of Shiva. The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries, most recently in 1989.

The Somnath Temple is a popular pilgrimage destination for Hindus from all over India. The temple is also a major tourist attraction.

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