Somnath Temple: Today there is a flood of devotion and reverence in the courtyard of Lord Somnath, the first Jyotirling located on the sea coast of Saurashtra. On this special occasion of Somnath Swabhiman festival, special worship of Lord Somnath is being done in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple along with grand Mahaabhishek, Rudrabhishek and chanting of Vedic mantras. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself is present on this historical and spiritual occasion, which is further enhancing the dignity of this festival. Somnath Temple is not just a temple, but a symbol of India's unshakable faith and revival. Let us know why Somnath Temple is so special among the temples around the world and what secrets are hidden in its architecture.
According to mythological beliefs, Somnath is considered the first among the 12 Adi Jyotirlingas. This place is called Prabhas Tirtha. The story is that to get freedom from the curse of Prajapati Daksh, Chandradev (Soma) had performed severe penance of Lord Shiva at this place. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiva gave him life, hence the name of this temple was Somnath, which means Lord of the Moon.
The present Somnath temple is an unmatched example of modern engineering and ancient craft due to its architecture:
Height and Kalash: The height of the peak of the temple is 150 feet. A huge Kalash weighing 10 tonnes is installed on its topmost part.
Golden Aura: The entire temple complex is glittering with 1,666 gold-plated vases. The flag of the temple is 27 feet high, which is visible from a distance only from the sea.
Structure: The temple is divided into three main parts. Sanctum sanctorum, assembly hall and dance hall. The carvings here bring alive the nuances of Indian culture.
Akhand Jyoti: An eternal flame keeps burning in the temple, which is considered a symbol of the permanent form of Shiva.
Unique Architecture: The present temple is built in Chalukya style of architecture. Its grandeur and carvings are worth seeing.
Baan Stambh (Baan Stambh): This is a pillar installed in the south direction of the temple. There is an inscription in Sanskrit on it, which says that there is no land on earth from this point to the South Pole.
Kapil Kund: Near the temple is the Kapil Kund established by Kapil Muni, where bathing is considered sacred.
This ancient first Jyotirlinga is very important for the devotees of Shiva, hence statistics show that every year around 92 to 97 lakh devotees come to have darshan of Somnath Mahadev.
Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.
