Shri Somnath to get new Rs 1.50 crore grand ‘pravesh dwar'(pics)

Pilgrim town of Somnath is all set to have a new grand entrance gate at the cost of Rs 1.50 crores. This gate will be 37 meters broad and 18 meters tall. The ground breaking ceremony of the ‘Shree Somnath Praveshdwar’ will be performed by Chairman of Shri Somnath trust and former chief minster Shri Keshubhai Patel. The ceremony will take place at 9:30 AM, 17-7-2011, near Shankh circle chowk in Somnath.

The design of the gate has been finalized keeping Shri Somnath mandir in mind. It is said that the gate will be a major tourist attractions. A beautification project of Shri Somnath is also undergoing at a cost of Rs 498 crores, the amount that has been given by the Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board.