Somnath Temple

Somnath temple, also called Somnath Jyotirling, is situated in Prabhas at the end of the Kathiawar area of Gujarat (Saurashtra). In this area, Lord Krishna destroyed this line after the ending of his male Leela. Huntsman called 'Zara' had poisoned their feet (feet) with their arrows.

Spiritual Belief of Somnath Temple
According to Shiv Puran, the calculation of Somnath in Dwashash Jyotirling is already. The episode of his inclination is associated with Prajapati Daksh and Chandrama. When Prajapati Daksh took all his daughters along with the moon in his power, in his power, they were very happy. The moon was very devoted to attaining the daughters of the wife as the wife and the devotees also became famous for receiving the moon as their master. Rohini was very dear to her in the power of the Moon, who had the special respect and love for her. His love was not from other wives. Seeing the apathy and neglect of the moon, the remaining women were very sad because of Rohini, they all came to their parents' mind in the women and they described their sufferings. He was also very sad when he heard the misfortune of his daughters and the misfortune of the moon; he met with the moon and said calmly, 'Kalanid! You have born in a pure and holy total, yet you behave differently with your wives, how many women living in your shelter, love your mindless and more, why is such a step-deed behavior? You love someone more and loveless, why do you do this? The behavior that you have done so far is not right, then now you should not commit any further misdeeds that a person treats inequalities with untouchables, he has to go to hell. 'In this way, Prajapati explained his moon with love and thought that the lunar can improve. After that Prajapati Dakha went back

It is written in the fourteenth chapter of the Kotirudhar Samhita of Shiva Mahapurana-

Due to strong prospects, constrained Chandra did not listen to his father-in-law Prajapati. Because of his great attachment to Rohini, he disregarded his duty and did not take care of any of his other wives and remained indifferent to them all. After receiving the news again, Prajapati was very sad. They again came to the moon and understood them through the best policy. Daksha prayed to the moon to be justified. When repeatedly urge, even though the moon did not listen to the profanity, he cursed. Daksh said that despite my request, you have disobeyed me so you would suffer from TB.

Along with curses by Efficient, the moon became infected with TB in a moment. He became utterly sick of his emptiness. All god and Rishigun too became worried. The disturbed moon gave information about its disorder and its causes to the gods and the sages of Indra. After that, they went to the shelter of Lord Indra and Devi Dev (god) and Vashishtha etc. Rishigan Brahmaji for their help. Brahma Ji told him that the incident has happened, he has to suffer, because the determination of the skill cannot be overturned. After that Brahma ji described those Gods as a great remedy.

Remedy of Brahma

Brahma said that with the moon god, go to the well-wisher Somnath Temple Prabhas Patan, Gujarat. Worshiping Lord Shiva on the occasion of worshiping auspicious kind of mantra there. Set up the Shivling in front of you, make a hard penance every day. When Lord Shiva is pleased with his worship and penance, he will release them from TB (tuberculosis). By accepting the command of the father-in-law, Brahmaji reached the Somnath Temple Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, along with the Moon Devdalam in the protection of the Gods and Sages.

Chanting of Death Mantra (Maha Mrityunjaya)

There Chandra Deo started the dedication and ritual of Goddess of death. They chanting the death mantra-mantra and worshiping Lord Shiva. According to the command of Brahma, the moon continued to perform penance for six months and worshiped Taurus flag. Chanting the ten million dead-mantras (Maha Mrutyunjay) and meditating, the moon remained steadily standing there continuously. Bhakta Vatsalya Lord Shankar was pleased with his ardent penance. They said to the moon - 'Chandra! Your welfare Tell the person for whom you are doing this harsh penance. According to your desire, I will give you the best quality. 'The moon said in prayer,' Deveshwar! You forgive all my sins and remove this tuberculosis in my body. '

Boon of Shiva

Lord Shiva said, 'Chandra! Your day will become impaired on one side every day, whereas, on the other side, it will continue to grow continuously every day. In this way, you will be fit and healthy. Chandra Deva was very pleased with receiving Lord Shiva's grace. He devoutly praised Shankar In such a situation, Nirvara Shiva appeared in his genuine form by looking at his devotion, and in order to increase the significance of the Somnath Temple Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, he began to call itself 'Someshwar' to expand the honor of the Gods and the achievement of the moon. In the name of Chandra, Somnath, Lord Shiva became famous as 'Somnath' in the world.

Religious Affiliation Somnath Temple

By worshiping and worshiping Somnath Bhagwan, the diseases of the devotee's disease and leprosy are lost and they become completely healthy. Due to the successful moon, Someshwar Lord Shiva sits on this ground, making it the ultimate sanctuary in the Prabhas region. All the Gods in that Prabhas region have also established a Somkund. It is believed that Shiva and Brahma live forever in this Kund. This moon is famous on this earth as a destroyer of human beings. It is also called 'Papanashak-tirtha'. The person who batts in this moonlight gets rid of all kinds of sins. Drying and incurable diseases are also destroyed due to bathing for six months without taking a bath in this trunk. Whichever spirit or desire consumes this supreme holy and good pilgrimage, the person gets it without any doubt. The above-mentioned intent is mentioned in the fourteenth chapter of the Kotirurda Samhita of Shiva Mahapurana-

Thus, in the name of Somnath, for the sake of public welfare in the prayers of the famous Lord Shiva Gods, they have always been in the Prabhas area forever. Thus, Shiva-Mahapurana describes the origin of Someshwar Mahadev or Somnath Jyotirling. Apart from this, the story written in other texts is similar to this.

Somnath Temple History

In the history of ancient Indian history and modern India, Somnath Temple was attacked by Mahmud Ghazni in 1024. Due to the idol Dhankar he had broken the temple in order to plunder gold and silver. By plundering the temple diamonds and jewels, he took his country with Ghazni. The ruins of the Somnath Temple are still present on the banks of the sea. According to history, it is said that when Mahmud Ghaznavi did not break that Shivling, then he set a magnificent fire in his side. Sixteen pillars of Sapphire were engaged in Somnath temple. There were diamonds, pearls and various types of gems in those pillars. The robbers robbed those precious gems and destroyed the temple.

Somnath Temple Recreations 

After robbing Mahmud Ghaznavi's temple, King Bhimdev again repaid him. In 1093 Siddharaj Jayasim also supported the temple and its sanctification. In 1168, Vijayeshwar Kumarapal had traveled to Somnath with the Jnanacharya Hemchandra Sardi. He also had a lot of improvement in the temple. Similarly, King Khangar of Saurashtra had also beautified Somnath Temple. Even after this, Muslims have done a lot of misdeeds and destroyed the temple. Alauddin Khilji again destroyed Somnath Temple in 1297 AD. His commander Nusrat Khan looted the entire temple. In 1395 AD Sultan Mujfar Shah of Gujarat also got involved in the demolition of the temple. Following the footsteps of his grandfather, Ahmed Shah again broke Somnath Temple in 1413 AD. He destroyed all the ancient architecture which was visible in that temple.

Somnath Temple After Independence

After the independence of India, the first President of the nation, Dr. Rajendra Prasad awakened the country's self-respect and again made a grand construction of Somnath Temple. Today, Someshwar Jyotirlinga is seen as a 'Somnath Temple' in the form of the flag of Indian-culture and Sanatan-Dharma. The original temple of Somnath which was destroyed repeatedly, it is still on its banks at the base of the sea. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of Independent India, built a grand temple here. The temple of Somnath built by Ahilyabai is a short distance from Somnath's original temple.

How to reach Somnath Temple, Gujarat

The place where the temple of Somnath is situated is known by names such as Veraval, Somnath Patan, Prabhas, and Prabhaspatan. Rajkot-Veraval and Khizadia Veraval lines of Saurashtra's Western Railway Station are Veraval is transported from these two sides. Prabhaspatan is five kilometers from Veraval railway station. Prabhaspatan can be reached by bus, taxi, etc. from the station.

Somnath Temple Specialty

Here, Somnath Linga has been established in the underground (under the land). Due to being in the womb, there is lack of light here. The idols of Parvati, Saraswati Devi, Lakshmi, Ganga, and Nandi are also established in this temple. Ahlyeshwar statue is above the Shivling of the upper part of the land. There is the temple of Ganesha in the premises of the temple and the statue of Ajghorling has been installed outside the north gate. There is a temple of Mahakali near Ahilyabai temple in Imtanagar. Similarly, Ganesha, Bhadrakali, and Lord Vishnu exist in the temple town. Near the entrance of the town, there is a lake named Gaurikund. Near the lake, there is an ancient Shivling.

Somnath Temple 'Seaside fire'

There are many holy and scenic places for religious at Somnath. There is a fire brigade called 'sea beach' outside Prabhaspatan town. First of all, the passengers take a bath in this trunk, after which they go to Bath in Prachi Triveni.

Prachi Triveni

Prachi Triveni is about two kilometers away from the city gate. Before that, on the way, there is a well named Brahmakund. There is also a pilgrim named Brahmakandalu and Brahmeshwar Shiva Temple. Ongoing ahead, there are two kundas called 'Adiprabhas' and 'Jalprabhas'. The three rivers namely Hiranya, Saraswati, and Kapila get to the sea in the direction of the east. It is called 'Prachi Triveni' due to the confluence of these three rivers in the east from the town.

First, 'Kapila' joins in Saraswati; after that 'Saraswati' is found in the diamond, then 'Hiranya' gets in the sea. Sun Temple is only a few minutes away from the ancient Triveni Sangam. Hinglaj Bhavani and Mahadev Siddhant's temple are received in a cave after walking ahead of them. It is believed that from here Baldev Ji went to Patlas holding Bharat. At the same time there is a meeting of Mr. Vallabhacharya ji, where the temple of Triveni Mata, Mahakaleshwar, Shriram, Shrikrishna and Bheemeshwar are. This place is also known as 'Dehottut-Tirtha'. When Lord Krishna had taken an arrow in Bhalak-Shritha, after that he had come here and then he had become intro.

According to the legend's story, the body of Shrikrishna Chandra was performed here. There is a few more days ahead of the Dehutokan shrine and the Yadavasasthali on the banks of the Hiranya river. It is believed that it is on this day

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