Lord Shiva Temples

Located in the Prabhas Kshetra in Saurashtra, the Somnath, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingam shrines of Shiva. Placed on the western coastal lines of India, Somnath, is said to be “the protector of (the) Moon God”. The famous holy shrine of Somnath had been destroyed and rebuilt six times. Therefore, it is popularly known as “the Shrine eternal”. The famous Shiva abode was reconstructed and revamped last time during 1947 when Vallabhbhai Patel visited the hallowed spot. K.M. Munshi, another Indian Government Minister, continued the process of rebuilding after the death of Vallabhbhai Patel.

History

Somnath temple is also known as Prabhas Pattan and the Shrine Eternal. Somnath is one of the 12 jyotirlinga shrines of God Shiva. Does any one know that what is the meaning of Somnath? I can understand rare people are aware about the meaning of Somnath. Meaning of Somnath is the protector of God moon. First temple of Somnath was built before the commencement of the Christian era. Second temple was built by Vallabhi King in 480 - 768 A.D.

More than 2000 brhamins were busy in Temples activity and revenue collected by them was used for maintenance of villages. In Somnath Temple when time of prayers came they announced prayers by ringing the bell. Actually this bell was attached to Golden Chain. Does any one know that this Somnath Temple was destroyed too many times by Various rulers and kings. But few kings of Gujarat renovated this temple too many times. Recently in 1947 Sardar vallabhbhai Patel renovated Somnath Temple.

Surprising thing about Somnath is that from Somnath Se-shore there is no stair-light land up to the Antarctica. It is really surprising. Somnath temple is also famous for its architecture. In present Somnath Temple is built in Chalukya style which is also known as Kailash mahameru Prasad Style. This Style of Architecture reflects the Sompura salats skill which is one of the Gujarat's master masons.

How to Reach

Air There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Somnath. Nearest airport is Diu Airport.
Somnath
63 km away
Diu Airport (DIU), Diu, Daman And Diu
Somnath
114 km away
Porbandar Airport (PBD), Porbandar, Gujarat

By Train Somnath is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Railway Station(s): Somnath (SMNH)

By Road You can easily get regular buses to Somnath from other major cities of the country.
Bus Station(s): Somnath , Somnath