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Somnath Mahadev Jyotirling Post-14

Somnath Temple

            Somnath Jyotirling counts first in twelve Jyotirling. Somnath temple is the temple which destroyed so many times and built-up again. I planned to visit Somnath along with my wife and daughter. Mehmud Gajnavi attacked the temple, robbed and distorted it.

            Somnath Jyotirling is count first one of the 12th famous Jyotirling of India.
The present temple reconstructed by the then Home Minister of India late Shri Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel during 1951. The Pran Prthishta (establish of idol according to Hindu religion) of the temple was done on 11th May 1951 by then President of India late Shri Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

            It is said that the temple is a symbol of our pride demolished and looted at 17 times by invaders. They can't demolish our faith.

            As we entered the compound of the temple after a long train journey, we felt positive energy all around. On the left-hand side, the Arabian sea just wants to come for Jal Abhishek.

            Sound of waves, roaring sound and the breeze blowing from sea created a deeply peaceful atmosphere. Amazing.

Story of Somnath

            It is said that Moon(Chandra Dev) has married to 27 daughters of Daksh. He favors and loved most to Rohini. Daksh was very angry with this continuous discriminated behavior. He gave cursed of Kshya Rog (tuberculosis) to Moon.

            On the advice of Brahma, Moon came at Prabhas Teerath. He established a Shivling and chanting Maha Mirtunjay Mantra for six months.

            In the end, Lord Shiva appeared and told Moon that you can't fully escape from the curse of Daksh. But after every fifteen days, you will get your glow and shining day by day. The process of waning and waxing of Moon is still continuous.

            Som is another name of Moon. The Shivling called Somnath.The God of Soma (Moon).

Somnath Jyotirling Aarti

            The temple opened for devotees from 6 AM to 9 PM. The Aarti performed three times, 7 AM, 12 PM and 7 PM daily.

Light and Sound Show

            Jai Somnath light and sound show arranged in the premises of the temple at 8 PM every day. Very good, must watch the show. If you come to Somnath you must attend the show.

Bhalka Teerath

            Bhalka Teerath temple is about 5 Km from the Somnath temple. It is said that Lord Krishna has Padam in his foot, which bright from long distance.

          Who fought Mahabharat for justice. Who gave Gita to mankind.   Lord Krishna was here in resting position under the Pipal tree. He kept one leg to the knee of another leg. Padam at his sole was blinking.

            A poacher named Jara misunderstanding blinking Padam as the eye of a deer. He hunted down of deer by his arrow. Poacher came near and saw what he has done.
Lord Krishna forgive him.

            Then Lord Krishna came to the bank of the river in injured position. Where he finished his last journey as a human Avtar and went to his Dham.

            The beautiful temple shows Leela (the divine life of Lord Krishna) and the ancient Pipal tree is a silent witness.

Triveni Sangam

            Three rivers Hira, Saraswati and Kapila met at the point. It is a Moksha Teerath for Hindus. Feeding birds is a strange experience.


Somnath Beach

            Somnath beach is adjacent to the temple. You can take camel riding, horse riding here. Good variety of food and coconut to drink is available. It is a great place for children as well as for family and friends who want fun and entertainment.

Gita Mandir

            An ancient temple of Lord Krishna on the bank of river Hiran. Very calm, positive and peaceful atmosphere. The eighteen chapters of Bhagavad Gita shown on eighteen pillars of the temple.

            The temple situated at the Golok Dham complex. There are so many temples related to the Mahabharat period.

Laxminarayan Temple

            Laxminarayan temple is another important temple in Golok Dham. The idol of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi are very beautiful. The temple is well maintained,  peaceful environment, pilgrims can perform meditation here.

Prabhas Patan Museum

            Near the Somnath temple, the museum is another attraction for archaeological lovers. Part of the earlier Somnath temple kept in the museum. The idol of Ganesh, Vishnu, and Shiva available in the museum.

How to reach Somnath

            Somnath itself a railway station and connected to other major cities. Another nearest railway station is Veraval, which is only 6 Km from Somnath. It is situated in Saurashtra in Gujrat state. Trains from Ahmedabad, Rajkot are available. Ahmedabad is 408 Km and Rajkot is 194 Km from here.

            Dwarkadheesh is also an important pilgrim place, is 231 Km from Somnath.State transport buses available from Ahmedabad, Surat, and Rajkot. Nearest airport Diu is at 90 Km from Somnath. You can take a taxi/cab for Somnath.

Where to stay at Somnath

            All kind of hotels in all range is available at Somnath. Hotel Somnath Sagar and Somnath Atithigruh are adjacent to the railway station.

            So, what are you waiting for? Make your travel trip to Somnath. Where the moon mediated and got the blessing of Lord Shiva. Where Lord Krishna ended his human Avtar.

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Jai Shri Somnath.