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Mystery Of Somnath Temple: Somnath Jyotirlinga located in Gujarat is considered to be the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas. Its history is as glorious as it is mysterious. It is believed that foreign invaders destroyed this temple 17 times, but it was rebuilt every time. The consecration of the present temple took place on 11 May 1951. Now, on completion of its 75 years, 'Somnath Amrit Mahotsav' is being celebrated here. Let us know 10 interesting facts related to Somnath Temple…

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World's first Jyotirlinga

Somnath is said to be the world's first Jyotirlinga. It is believed that it was founded by Chandradev himself. One name of the moon is Som. This Jyotirlinga was named Somnath after the same name of the moon. Somnath ranks first among the 12 Jyotirlingas.

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There is a mysterious arrow pillar installed here

There is an arrow pillar in the premises of Somnath temple, on which it is written that there is no land in a straight line from here to the South Pole. Thousands of years ago, when there was no satellite facility, how did the people of that time know this? This remains a mystery even today.

Broken many times, rebuilt every time

According to historians, Somnath temple was demolished 17 times by foreign invaders but it was rebuilt every time. Therefore it is also called "Shrine Eternal". In the year 1025-26, Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked this temple, which is counted among the major events of history.

There is also a connection with Lord Krishna

Bhalka Tirtha is situated near Somnath Temple, it is believed that this is the place where Lord Krishna left his body. A large number of devotees visit Somnath temple during Mahashivratri and Sawan.

The temple has also been made of gold, silver and wood

Regarding Somnath temple, it is believed that Chandradev first built it with gold, then Ravana built it with silver and Lord Shri Krishna built it with sandalwood.

Flag changes several times a day

Usually, the flag of any temple is changed after a long time or on a special occasion, but the flag of Somnath temple is changed several times a day and it is considered very auspicious.

Triveni Sangam is near the temple

There is a confluence of 3 rivers near Somnath temple, due to which the importance of this place is even greater. Here, the rivers Hiran, Kapila and Saraswati are considered to be the confluence, where devotees take bath.

Description in ancient texts also

Somnath temple is described in Skanda Purana, Shiva Purana and many other religious texts. According to historical accounts, the temple was extremely prosperous in ancient times and huge amounts of gold and silver were donated here.

Foreign travelers also mentioned

Many foreign travelers and historians have mentioned Somnath Temple in their writings. Today's temple is built in a very grand Chalukya style. A special fair is organized on Kartik Purnima, at this time a large number of devotees reach here.

Sardar Patel got the reconstruction done

The reconstruction of the grand temple that is visible today was initiated by the iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel after independence. The first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, inaugurated the temple on 11 May 1951.