Sand sculptures to beautify Somnath beach this Mahashivratri

Porbandar based sand sculpture artist Nathubhai Galchar will create Samadhisth Shiva’s sand sculptures on the beach of Shri Somnath Mandir on Mahashivaratri. The sculptures will be open for public on Mahashivratri and after that.

Garchar, an employee of the State Bank of India in Porbandar is active in sand sculpture art since 1972. A bhakta of Shri Somnath, Garchar will create 15 ft high and 70 ft wide sand sculpture of Lord Shiva on 2nd March, Mahashivaratri.

Garchar uses a special gum spray to make sand sculptures durable.

Scratch card service launched for SMS updates

Shri Somnath Trust has started SMS service in association with Ahmedabad based firm. Scratch card of different value will be available at Shri Somnath Mandir’s donation counter to activate the service for one year. Regular visitors and devotees of Shri Somnath Mandir will get regular updates on various activities and events of Shri Somnath Mandir on mobile phone through SMS by purchasing a scratch card.

Special trains for Somnath

Western Railway will operate special Shivratri trains for Somnath between 27 February to 4 March from Junagadh. The train will depart Junagadh at 10.45 am and Veraval station at 3.30 pm.