Complete Guide about Somnath Temple
Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple
About Somnath
The elaborately carved, honey-colored Somnath temple on the state’s western border is thought to have been the site where Shiva manifested as a blazing column of light, the first of India’s twelve sacred jyotirlingas. The temples are built on land that is touched by the ebb and flow of the Arabian Sea and the confluence of the Kapila, Hiran, and Sarasvati rivers. The history of the old temple can be traced back to 649 BC, but it is thought to be even earlier. In 1951, the current shape was rebuilt. Although it’s difficult to see them through the foggy glass, colourful dioramas of the Shiva narrative border the north side of the temple grounds.Every night at 7.45 p.m., Amitabh Bachchan’s baritone performs a one-hour sound-and-light performance to promote the temple.
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History of Somnath Temple
According to legend, the temple in Somnath was originally constructed of gold by Somraj (the moon deity), and was later rebuilt in silver by Ravana, wood by Krishna, and stone by Bhimdev. The current tranquil, symmetrical building was constructed on the original seaside location using traditional patterns; it is painted a creamy colour and features a small piece of exquisite sculpture. One of the 12 most revered Shiva shrines, or jyotirlingas, is represented by the enormous, black Shiva lingam at its centre.
An unwelcome tourist, the infamous looter Mahmud of Ghazni from Afghanistan, visited the temple in 1024 as a result of an Arab traveller named Al-glowing Biruni’s account of it. The temple was so prosperous at the time that it had 300 musicians, 500 dancers, and even 300 barbers. After a two-day battle in which it’s estimated that 70,000 defensemen perished, Mahmud of Ghazni captured the town and temple. Mahmud destroyed the temple after emptying it of its magnificent treasures. So began a centuries-long sequence of devastation and reconstruction. The temple was once again destroyed by Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, in 1297, 1394, and ultimately in 1706. The temple wasn’t rebuilt again until 1950 after that.
Best time to Visit Somnath Temple
Despite being open all year round, the best time to visit Somnath Temple is during the cooler months of October to February. Here, there is a big celebration of Kartik Purnima, which is close to Diwali, and Shivratri, which is typically in February or March.
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