Samudra Narayan Mandir

The Samudra Narayana Temple is located at the confluence of the river Gomti and the Arabian Sea. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Gomti who is believed to have been brought from heaven by Rishi Vasishtha to sanctify Rama after his battle with Ravana. After purification of Rama, Goddess Gomti manifested here on the ghats and got submerged into the Arabian sea. The breathtaking intrinsic architectural planning of the temple has attracted enthusiasts from all over the world. This temple is also encircled by a Panchanada Teertha or five wells containing sweet water. Chakra Narayana, another shrine in the vicinity features a stone marked with a sudarshan chakra that symbolises Lord Vishnu. After paying your respects to Lord Chakra Narayan, you could head to the Manoratha Dwar, which is a meditation cave located nearby. Innumerable saints have practiced dhyaan yoga in this cave. Evenings are extremely pleasant with cool winds blowing in from the Arabian Sea. Capture some fantastic shots of the setting sun with the Gomti gushing in the background.