The story, history, and importance of Shri Somnath Temple

The story, history, and importance of Shri Somnath Temple

This Jyotirlinga is established in the world famous temple Somnath on the seashore in Kathiawar area of Gujarat province. Earlier this region was known as Prabasakshtra. This is where Lord Shri Krishna made a mark of Jara called the Huntsman of the Huntsman, and made a cessation of his Lila. Here is the description of the story of Jyotirlinga in the Puranas -

The daughters of Daksha Prajapati were the girls. All of them were married to Chandra. But all the affection and love of the moon remained only for Rohini. Due to this act, other daughters of Daksha Prajapati were very unhappy. He narrated his story to his father. Daksha Prajapati explained Chandradeva in many ways.

But Rohini did not have any effect on her heart. Eventually, the curse has cursed him to become 'diseased' due to being angry. Due to this curse, Chandra became tired immediately. As soon as he was decayed, his work on Sudha-Shitala, which was on earth, stopped. All around, the scandal broke out The moon was also very sad and worried.

Listening to their prayers, Indra deity and Vashishtha Rishi Ganga went to Patamah Brahmaji for their salvation. After listening to all the things, Brahma said, 'Moon worshiping Lord Shiva by praying for his curse-release and praying in the holy Prabhas region with other gods. By their grace, their curse will surely be destroyed and they will become diseased.

According to his narration, Chandra completed all the work of worshiping God for the death cause. He chanted Manthanjaya Mantra ten million times while performing austerity. Pleased with this, the death-god-god Shiva gave him the crown of immortality. They said, 'Chandra! You do not grieve There will be a curse on your part, as well as the promises of Prajapati Daksh.

Every day, one of your arts will be emaciated in the Lord of the Tropics, but once again in the Shukla Paksha, each one of your art will grow. Thus, every full moon will continue to receive full moonhood. ' With this blessing of the moon, the creatures of all the people are pleased. Sudhakar Chanddev restored the work of Sudha-Shishan in ten directions again.

With curse, Chandra along with other gods prayed to God, that you should live here with the help of Mother Parvatiji for the life of the soul. Lord Shiva accepted this prayer and started living here with Mother Parvatiji as Jyotirlinga.

The glory of this Somnath-Jyotirlinga located in the Pavan Prabas area is explained in detail in Mahabharata, Shrimad Bhagavat, and Skanda Purana. There is also a name of Moon, as it was, he considered Lord Shiva as his Nath Swami and practiced penance here.

Therefore, this Jyothirlinga is called Somnath, its worship, worship, worship, and all the sins and sins of the devotees are destroyed. They become the character of Akshay Kripa of Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati. The path of liberation becomes easily accessible to them. All their cosmic achievements are automatically successful.

In the west of the Indian subcontinent, the shadow of the Jyotirlinga Shri Somnath Mahadev temple is very different from the banks of the Arabian Sea. This pilgrimage is one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in the country and is mentioned in ancient texts such as SkandPuramanam, Shrimad Bhagavat Gita, Shiv Purana. There is also mention of Someshwar Mahadev's glory in Rigveda.

This is considered to be the first Jyotirlinga of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Linga Shiva. According to historical sources, the invaders attacked this temple six times. Even then, the present existence of this temple is an attempt to reconstruct it and communal harmony. For the seventh time, this temple has been built in Kailash Mahameru Prasad style. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel has also been associated with the construction work.

This temple is divided into three main parts - Garbha Griha, Mandapalap, and Nidambandap. It has a 150-foot-high peak. The base of the Kalash located at its peak is ten tons and its flag is 27 feet high. Its uninterrupted sea route - in the context of Trishankh, it is believed that this sea route ends indirectly in the South Pole. This is considered to be the wonderful testimony of our ancient wisdom and understanding. This temple was rebuilt by the Queen Ahilyabai.

Religious significance - According to legends, Soma is the name of Chandra, who was the son of Daksha. Once he disregarded the command of the dastardly, due to being enraged, the dastardly cursed him that his light would become dull day by day. When other deities spoke daringly to curse their curse, they said that the wrath of the curse can be stopped by bathing at sea at the mouth of Saraswati. Som worshiped Lord Shiva by bathing in the Arabian Sea located at the mouth of Saraswati. Lord Shiva embarked here and saved him and became famous as Somnath.

How to reach?

Air-Way - From the place called Keshod situated 55 km from Somnath, there is a direct Air Force service to Mumbai. There is also bus and taxi service between Keshod and Somnath.

Rail route - Nearest railway station at Somnath is located at a distance of seven kilometers from there. Here is the direct contact of Ahmedabad and other places of Gujarat.

Vishramshala - There is a guest house, vishram and hospice arrangement for pilgrims at this place. Simple and affordable services are available. There is also a stay arrangement at Veraval.