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Here is a detailed overview of the sacred Somnath Jyotirlinga Mandir, the first and foremost of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva:

🛕 Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple
📍 Location
Town: Prabhas Patan (near Veraval)

District: Gir Somnath

State: Gujarat, India

Coastline: Arabian Sea

🔱 Spiritual Importance
1st Jyotirlinga among the 12 holy Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

Referred to as "Shrisailam of the West".

Known as "The Eternal Shrine", as it has been destroyed and rebuilt 17 times.

🕉️ Legend & History
The temple is associated with Chandra Dev (Moon God), who was cursed by his father-in-law Daksha.

Chandra worshipped Lord Shiva here to regain his lost brightness. Shiva restored him partially and placed him on his head — hence the name Somnath (Soma = Moon, Nath = Lord).

🏛️ Temple Architecture
Built in Chalukya style with a majestic Shikhara (spire) rising ~50 meters.

Intricately carved sandstone temple on the sea coast.

The Garbhagriha houses the Jyotirlinga, symbolizing the infinite light of Shiva.

An inscription reads:
“As per astronomical studies, there is no land between Somnath Temple and the South Pole.”

🧱 Historical Timeline
Destroyed and rebuilt multiple times by foreign invaders:

Mahmud of Ghazni in 1025 CE

Alauddin Khilji's generals

Aurangzeb in the 18th century

Reconstructed in 1951 under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — a symbol of India's spiritual and cultural resurgence.

🌊 Special Features
Temple faces the Arabian Sea, offering a spectacular view, especially at sunset.

The Sound & Light Show "Jay Somnath" narrates its history every evening.

Somnath Trust Museum preserves ancient relics, scriptures, and temple history.

🛣️ How to Reach Somnath
By Air: Nearest airport – Diu (~85 kilometer), Rajkot (~190 kilometer)

By Train: Veraval Railway Station (6 kilometer from temple)

By Road: Connected via highways to Dwarka, Diu, Rajkot, Ahmedabad

🗓️ Best Time to Visit
October to March – Pleasant weather and ideal for darshan

Mahashivratri – Grand celebration with lakhs of devotees

Shravan month (July-August) – Highly auspicious

🧭 Nearby Attractions
Bhalka Tirth – Where Lord Krishna was struck by a hunter's arrow

Triveni Sangam – Confluence of Hiran, Kapila, and Saraswati Rivers

Gita Mandir – Built by the Birla family

Somnath Beach – Peaceful sea views

✨ Quick Facts
Feature Details
Deity Lord Shiva (Somnath)
Significance 1st of the 12 Jyotirlingas
Location Prabhas Patan, Gujarat
Facing Arabian Sea
Temple Timing 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Aarti Three times daily
Sound & Light Show 8:00 PM onwards

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