Dehotsarg Tirth

Dehotsarg Tirth is a revered Hindu pilgrimage site located near Triveni Sangam in Prabhas Patan, Somnath, Gujarat. Situated on the banks of the Hiran River, it is believed to be the place where Lord Krishna left his mortal body after being struck by an arrow at nearby Bhalka Tirth. The complex includes small shrines, footprints and idols, and forms an important part of the Somnath pilgrimage circuit alongside Somnath Temple and Bhalka Tirth.

Visitors can expect a small, peaceful temple complex on the banks of the Hiran River near Triveni Sangam. The site contains shrines dedicated to Lord Krishna, sacred footprints, idols and informational plaques. The surroundings are quiet and riverside, with open courtyard areas for prayer and circumambulation. It is typically visited as part of the Somnath pilgrimage circuit and offers a calm, devotional atmosphere rather than large-scale architecture.

Dehotsarg Tirth is traditionally associated with the end of Lord Krishna's earthly life. According to Hindu tradition and texts such as the Bhagavata Purana, after being struck by a hunter's arrow at Bhalka Tirth, Lord Krishna came to this spot on the banks of the Hiran River where he left his mortal body. The site has long been revered as part of the Prabhas Kshetra pilgrimage region linked to the Mahabharata period.

The tirth holds deep religious significance for Hindus as the site of Lord Krishna's dehotsarg (departure from the mortal body). It is an integral part of the Somnath pilgrimage circuit along with Somnath Temple, Bhalka Tirth and Triveni Sangam. Pilgrims visit to offer prayers, pay homage to Lord Krishna and complete the sacred yatra of Prabhas Patan.