Skanda Puran: According to Swami Gajanand Saraswati (a Hindu scholar), the first temple was built 7, 99, 25,105 years ago
Skanda Puran: According to Swami Gajanand Saraswati (a Hindu scholar), the first temple was built 7, 99, 25,105 years ago
During 725CE, the Arab governor of Sindh destroy the Somnath Temple and later in 1024, the Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided and destroyed it
During 725CE, the Arab governor of Sindh destroy the Somnath Temple and later in 1024, the Turkic Muslim ruler Mahmud of Ghazni raided and destroyed it
After independence, KM MUNSHI and some other Congress leaders collected the public money for reconstruction of Somnath Temple
After independence, KM MUNSHI and some other Congress leaders collected the public money for reconstruction of Somnath Temple
According to the legend: Somnath temple with sandalwood and by Bhimdev in stone
According to the legend: Somnath temple with sandalwood and by Bhimdev in stone
According to the legends: The famous Syamantak Mani, also known as the Philosopher’s stone, is safely hidden in the Somnath Temple within the hollowness of Shivalinga
According to the legends: The famous Syamantak Mani, also known as the Philosopher’s stone, is safely hidden in the Somnath Temple within the hollowness of Shivalinga
Non-Hindus doesn't require any special permission to visit Somnath Temple. The decision was taken in view of security issues.
Non-Hindus doesn't require any special permission to visit Somnath Temple. The decision was taken in view of security issues.
The flag mast on the peak of Somnath Temple is 37 feet long and it changes 3 times a day.
The flag mast on the peak of Somnath Temple is 37 feet long and it changes 3 times a day.
According to the text of Skanda Purana, the name of Somnath Temple will change every time the world is reconstructed. It is believed when Lord Brahma will create a new world after ending the one we are living, Somnath will acquire a new name of Pran Nath Temple.
According to the text of Skanda Purana, the name of Somnath Temple will change every time the world is reconstructed. It is believed when Lord Brahma will create a new world after ending the one we are living, Somnath will acquire a new name of Pran Nath Temple.
There is a mythology about Soma: Moon God, Soma, had been cursed by someone. And because of that, the Moon God lost his Shine. And he was told that if he takes a bath in the river Sarasvati, he will regain his Shine
According to another reference in the Skanda Purana, there are about 6 Brahmas. This is the era of 7th Brahma who is called Shatanand.
According to another reference in the Skanda Purana, there are about 6 Brahmas. This is the era of 7th Brahma who is called Shatanand.