Somnath Temple

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.