Ancient Hindu temple Somnath Temple is situated in Gujarat, India's seaside town of Somnath. It is thought that this temple, which is devoted to Lord Shiva, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (devotional shrines) of the Lord.
The temple has been demolished and rebuilt numerous times throughout its history, and its history is rich in myth and mythology. It was thought that Lord Soma, the Moon God, constructed the first temple in gold, then King Ravana did so in silver, and finally, Lord Krishna did it in wood. The lingam (a representation of Lord Shiva) that is believed to have been dedicated by Lord Krishna is housed in the current temple, which was constructed in 1951 and is a stunning concrete building.
Hindus from all over the world travel to the temple, which is a major pilgrimage site, to seek Lord Shiva's blessings. The temple complex also has a lovely garden, a museum that details the significance of the temple's past, and several minor temples and shrines dedicated to other gods.
The daily aarti (devotional ceremony) in the evening is one of the attractions of visiting Somnath Temple. With the sounds of bells and conch shells filling the air and the glow of the lamps illuminating the temple complex, the aarti is a stunning and hypnotic scene.