Gita Mandir, Somnath, Gujarat - A popular religious attraction with wonderful architecture

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Also renowned as Birla Mandir, the Gita Mandir is a popular attraction in Somnath which is located at the confluence of the three Triveni Rivers. It was built by Birla family in the year 1970 and is known for its wonderful architecture carved out of while marbles. There are 18 marble pillars in the temple on which the 18 chapters of Bhagwat Gita are engraved beautifully. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna and the entire temple is bestowed with the aesthetic paintings of the Lord. In the main sanctum- sanctorum, there is the huge idol of Lord Lakshmi Narayan.