Somnath

INTRODUCTION

Somnath, about 5 km south-east of Veraval, is known by several names Deo Pattan, Prabhas Patan and Somnath Patan which it acquired during its long history. Somnath, once the most revered shrine in the country, possessed on the twelve preeminent jyotirilingas, emblem of Shiva, which have a special sanctity for the Hindus. Somnath's glory and fame have already passed into legend. On the site of the original temple dedicated to Shiva a new temple has now been erected.



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