Somnath Temple
Address
Somnath Mandir Rd, Somnath, Prabhas Patan, Gujarat 362268 Veraval Gujarat, IndiaMap
Description
The Somnath Temple is located in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Gujarat, along the Arabian Sea coast. It is one of the most revered Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and holds immense spiritual, historical, and architectural significance. Rituals & Sevas Abhishek Pooja: Ritualistic bathing of the Jyotirlinga with milk, honey, and Ganga Jal. Rudrabhishek: Dedicated chanting of Rudra mantras while performing the Shiva Abhishek. Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap: Chanting of the powerful Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for health and longevity. Laghu Rudra Yajna: Performed for divine blessings and prosperity. Annadan Seva: Free food distribution to devotees and the needy. Somnath Pradakshina: A sacred circumambulation (Parikrama) around the temple complex.
Tales
In the Mughal era, Emperor Aurangzeb attempted to demolish the Somnath Temple, which was already in a state of disrepair. Although his efforts left the temple damaged, it was not destroyed. Later on, rulers like Rani Ahilyabai Holkar took up the task of reconstruction, ensuring the continuity of the temple's worship.
History
The Somnath Jyotirlinga is believed to be the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas (self-manifested shrines of Lord Shiva). The temple has a deep mythological connection and is mentioned in the Rigveda. According to legend: Chandra Dev (Moon God) was cursed by his father-in-law, Daksha, to lose his brightness. Seeking relief, he meditated on Lord Shiva, who rescued him from the curse, thus the name "Somnath" (Lord of the Moon). It is said that Lord Krishna left for his divine abode (Goloka) from this sacred land, marking Somnath as the site of his Moksha (liberation). The temple was destroyed and rebuilt multiple times, notably by Mahmud of Ghazni (1025 AD), Alauddin Khilji, and Aurangzeb. However, it was reconstructed in its full glory in 1951 under the guidance of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel after India’s independence. Architectural Marvel The present Somnath temple, built in the Chalukyan style of architecture, features: A grand Shikhar (spire) rising 155 feet high. An imposing Kalash (flagstaff) weighing 10 tons. The Arrow Pillar (Baan Stambh), which marks the direction indicating that there is no landmass between Somnath and Antarctica. Deities Worshipped Lord Somnath (Shiva): The presiding deity, worshipped as the eternal Jyotirlinga. Maa Parvati: Representing Shakti energy. Nandi: The divine vehicle and ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Lord Krishna: A temple within the complex marks the spot of his departure from Earth (Dehotsarga).
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Timings:
All week: 6 am to 9:30 pm
Built:
Estimates varying between the early centuries of the 1st millennium and about the 9th century CE
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