The first of the twelve Jyotirlingas · Temple evenings by the Arabian Sea

Live singer in Somnath

Somnath, on the Saurashtra coast, is the site of the first of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva, rebuilt many times and visited by pilgrims from across India.

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Music for the venues of Somnath

Somnath is about 80 kilometres from Diu airport and 85 from Junagadh; the band flies to Rajkot or Diu and drives.

  • Bhajan and aarti evenings for pilgrim groups
  • Mahashivratri and Kartik Purnima programmes
  • Weddings at hotels and dharamshalas
  • Combined Dwarka and Gir tours

Your live singer in Somnath

The Somnath temple stands on the shore, and the sea beyond it is said to have no land until Antarctica. Destroyed and rebuilt many times, it was restored in 1951, and the evening light and sound show tells its story. Triveni Sangam, where three rivers meet the sea, and the nearby Bhalka Tirth, where Krishna is said to have left the world, are part of the pilgrimage.

The temple trust runs guesthouses, and hotels in the town cater to groups of pilgrims from Gujarat and beyond. Devotional programmes are common, and Mahashivratri and Kartik Purnima see very large crowds.

A bhajan and aarti set fits Somnath, with Gujarati devotional songs of Narsinh Mehta and Mirabai as a particular favourite. The town follows temple customs on dress and food, and amplified music near the shrine is not permitted.

The year in Somnath

Mahashivratri, Shravan month and Kartik Purnima bring the biggest crowds. Winter is the best time to visit, and the monsoon brings heavy surf.

What Somnath hosts expect

Devotion, modest dress and quiet are expected. A bhajan and an aarti at the end are the right shape for an evening.

A temple-coast repertoire for Somnath

Group evenings begin with Om Namah Shivaya and Mahamrityunjaya chants, followed by Gujarati bhajans of Narsinh Mehta such as Vaishnav Jan To and Jagyo Ne Jadvo. A Saurashtra lok-geet closes the programme. Beach-facing hotel receptions suit softer film songs about love and the sea.

Venues and planning in Somnath

Programmes in Somnath are held in the temple trust’s guest houses and halls, private hotels near the temple and along the Veraval road, and banquet halls in Veraval, the neighbouring port town. Family weddings often take place in Veraval or Junagadh, with a pilgrimage visit to Somnath.

Temple customs apply near the shrine, and amplified music is kept away from it. The sea breeze is strong in the afternoon, so outdoor stages are covered. The band reaches Somnath from Rajkot or Diu, or through Junagadh, and plans devotional programmes with the hosting group.

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Photos and reels are from Dharmik’s own shows. The songs below are the ones people ask for most at live music in Somnath.

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Place
Somnath, Gujarat
Travel
Outstation: travel and stay planned with the quote
Office
Rajkot
Formats
Solo, Duo, 3-Piece, 4-Piece, Full Band

Often asked for

  • Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin
  • Suraj Hua Maddham
  • Main Agar Kahoon
  • Saathiya
  • Kabhi Kabhi Aditi
  • Tum Se Hi
  • Khairiyat
  • Phir Le Aya Dil

A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.

Why Dharmik

Why hosts choose Dharmik in Somnath

  • 01

    700+ live shows

    Weddings, sangeets, parties, hotels, festivals and corporate evenings over more than 5 years, so the music is paced for the room.

  • 02

    A wide Hindi repertoire

    Bollywood from every decade, Sufi, ghazal, bhajan and garba, with songs added on request; see the playlist.

  • 03

    Solo to full band

    From one voice and a guitar to a stage band, so the format follows the venue and the guest list.

  • 04

    Offices in five cities

    The main office is in Virar West, with offices in Rajkot, Dwarka, Porbandar and Ahmedabad.

  • 05

    Worldwide and remote

    Travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere.

  • 06

    Clear plans on WhatsApp

    Dates, formats, fees and logistics are agreed in writing, and you can reach us by call or message.

Formats

Which setup suits your event?

1 musician

Solo

Just Dharmik and the room.

Good for House parties, Cocktail hours and Restaurants & lounges.

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2 musicians

Duo

A melody instrument for extra warmth.

Good for Sundowners, Mehendi & intimate sangeets and Hotel lounges.

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3 musicians

3-Piece

Rhythm joins the melody.

Good for Sufi & ghazal evenings, Bhajan nights and Corporate dinners.

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4 musicians

4-Piece

A real band feel, no big stage needed.

Good for Sangeet nights, Brand events and Hotel & resort evenings.

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6 musicians

Full Band

Stage-filling sound for big celebrations.

Good for Destination weddings, Large sangeets and Festivals & tourism events.

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How it works

Booking in four steps

  1. 1

    Message or call

    Send the occasion, the date, the city, the venue and the number of guests on WhatsApp, or call. There are no forms to fill in.

  2. 2

    Agree the date and format

    Availability, the format that suits the room, from a solo singer to a full band, and the fee are agreed together. An advance holds the date.

  3. 3

    Plan the set and the day

    Songs, timings, sound and power are settled in writing. For events away from the main office in Virar West, travel and stay are agreed here too.

  4. 4

    Perform

    The musicians arrive early, check the sound and perform. For remote events a short test session runs before the live stream.

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Worldwide and remote

Not in India? The music travels.

Dharmik travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere in the world, live, over a video call or a stream.

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Gujarat

Rajkot office

Shop No. 324, Chandreshnagar Main Road, Mayani Chowk
Rajkot, Gujarat 360004
Directions Call

  • Virar West

    702, M-11, M-Avenue, Rustomjee Evershine Global City, Virar West, Maharashtra 401303
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  • Dwarka

    T.V. Station Area, Patel Samaj Road, Dev Bhumi Dwarka, Dwarka, Gujarat 361335
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  • Porbandar

    Meera Shopping Center, First Floor, Kedareshvar Road, Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
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  • Ahmedabad

    Swaminarayan Park-1, Opp. Swaminarayan Park-2, New Vasna, Vishala, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007
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Local FAQs

Live singer in Somnath: your questions

Bhajans, aarti and Gujarati devotional songs.

Yes, at their hotel or dharamshala.

Yes, for a Saurashtra pilgrimage circuit.

Yes, traditionally the first.

Yes, the port town adjoins it.

Yes, they are linked by the coastal road in about five hours.

Yes, every evening at the temple.

Hotels and halls in Veraval and the guest houses run by the temple trust, which suit small family gatherings and bhajan evenings around a temple visit.

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