This jyotirlinga is installed in the world-famous temple referred to as Somnath on the seashore in the Kathiawar region of Gujarat province. Earlier this area was generally known as Prabhaskshetra. It was here that Lord Sri Krishna made his Leela after making a gunman's arrow named Zara.
The glory of this Somnath-Jyotirlinga located in the holy Prabhas region is explained in detail in Mahabharata, Srimad Bhagwat, and Skandapuranadi. One name of the moon is also Som, he did penance here, considering Lord Shiva as his Nath-lord. Subsequently, this Jyotirlinga known as Somnath.
Significance of Somnath Jyotirlinga
Adi Jyotirlinga Shree Somnath Mahadev Temple situated on the coast of the Arabian Sea in the west of the Indian subcontinent is unique. This shrine is one of the oldest pilgrimage centers in the country and is also mentioned in ancient texts like Skandapuranam, Srimad Bhagavat Gita, Shivapuranam etc.At the same time, the glory of Someshwar Mahadev is also mentioned in the Rigveda. This linga is believed to be the first of the Twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva. According to historic sources, the invaders attacked this temple 6 times.
Even then, the current existence of this temple is a sign of its reconstruction efforts and communal harmony. This temple is built in the Kailash Mahameru Prasad style for the seventh time. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel has also been associated with its construction work.
The temple is divided into three main parts - the sanctum sanctorum, sabha mandap and nrityamandap. It has a 150 ft high peak. It's considered to be a wonderful proof of our ancient data and understanding. This temple was rebuilt by Queen Ahilyabai.
Story of Somnath jyotirlinga
Daksha Prajapati had 27 girls. They all were married to Chandra dev. However, all the affection and love of the moon was only towards Rohini among them. Resulting from this act, other daughters of Daksha Prajapati were very sad.He narrated his story to his father. Nevertheless, it did not have any effect on his heart under Rohini. Moon was also very sad and worried.
Hearing their prayers, the Gods of Indra and the sages, and many others. went to the grandfather Brahma for their salvation. After listening to all the issues, Brahma said- 'Moon should worship Lord Shiva with the other gods for his curse-release by going to the holy place of worship.
According to his statement, Chandra Deva completed all of the work of worshiping the demise god. He chanted the Mritunjaya Mantra ten million times while performing austerities. Happy with this, Mrityunjaya - Lord Shiva granted him the boon of immortality.
He said- 'Chandra Dev! You don't grieve Your curse and redemption will occur to my groom, as well as the words of Prajapati Daksh will likely be protected. Every day, every one of your art in Krishna Paksha will be weakened, however again in the Shukla Paksha, every one of your art will increase.
In this way each full moon you will get full moonlight. ' The people of all of the worlds have been pleased with this boon received by the Moon. Sudhakar Chandradev again began the work of Sudha-precipitation in ten directions.
After getting rid of the curse, Chandradev along with different gods prayed to Mrityunjaya God that you along with Mata Parvatiji may keep right here forever for the salvation of life. Lord Shiva accepted his prayer and began living right here with Jyotirlinga as mother Parvatiji.
