Sawan 2022: The first Jyotirlinga Somnath, know the religious and astrological significance

Somnath Temple is a very holy place related to Lord Shiva where Somnath Jyotirlinga is established. Legend has it that after the Lord's temple was built by the Moon God, Ravana built a temple in silver, and later in the Dwapar Yuga, Shri Krishna built a wooden temple at Somnath. It is believed that the first Somnath temple was Vaivasvat. It was built during the tenth Treta Yuga of Manvantara and is estimated to have been around 7,99,25,105 years ago. 

  

The writings of Persian and Arabic travelers written in the history of Somnath temple have also been important, which clearly shows its importance. Somnath is a famous city of India, which holds special importance due to Jyotirlinga. It has been worshiped with great reverence by the Hindus and anyone who has seen it has not been able to live without being astonished. Whenever there is a lunar eclipse, Hindu pilgrimages keep going here. Devotees believe that this time is extremely important. The rise and fall of the tides in the sea is considered to be the worship offered by the sea to the Shivling. 

  

Mythological Significance: Chandra Dev built it 

Reference to the temple is found in the most ancient Hindu texts such as the Srimad Bhagwat, Skanda Purana, Shiva Purana and the Rigveda. Which shows the importance of this temple as one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India. According to the scholars of history, the Somnath site has been a pilgrimage site since ancient times as it was said to be the confluence of three rivers. The confluence was called Triveni Sangam. It is believed that this is the place where the moon god Soma took a bath and regained his light. Legend has it that the initial construction of the temple was first made by Moon who built the temple with gold. The Sun God used silver for its construction, while Lord Krishna made it with the help of sandalwood. 




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Astrological Significance of Somnath Temple 

The name Somnath means 'protector of the moon' and it is believed that it was created by the moon itself i.e., Soma. He constructed a Shivling at this site and prayed to Lord Shiva to manifest himself at that place. It is said that Shiva accepted his prayer and freed him from the curse. According to astrology, Somnath Jyotirlinga worship is very auspicious to avoid the inauspicious effects of the Moon present in the birth chart. By this worship, Chandra dosha ends and one gets freedom from mental diseases. 

  

Festivals Related to Somnath Temple 

Kartik Purnima or Purnima of every month is celebrated here with great pomp and enthusiasm. A big fair is organized here to celebrate this occasion. Along with these huge festivals are organized in February and March to celebrate Maha Shivratri and Holi. These auspicious Hindu religious festivals hold great importance all over the country and are celebrated with great enthusiasm. During the month of Sawan, a large number of devotees come here for darshan. During the time of Navratri and Diwali in October-November also, big processions, festivals are held here.

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