Somnath Temple
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| Puja Iten No.: | AD108 |
| Your Puja Expenses: | US$ 100.00 |
Description of the Pilgrims –
Shree Somnath is first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlings of India. It has a strategic location on the western coast of India. Somnath Temple is located about 79 kilometers from Junagadh in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval and the most legendary temples of the western coast of India. Somnath Temple is the ideal sacred place of the Hindus that survived the ravages of time.
The other names of this famous Somnath Temple are Deo Pattan, Prabhas Pattan, or Somnath Pattan. In the past, the Somnath Temple was known as the treasure trove of wealth and goodies, that were looted away by Muslim rulers. The Somnath Temple is an ideal example of the ancient Indian temple architecture. The Somnath Temple is home to one of the twelve 'Jyotirlingas', which is considered to be the most sacred lingas in the Hindu pantheon.
The temple is believed to have appeared first in gold, at the behest of the moon-god, next in silver, created by the sun-god, a third time in wood at the command of Krishna , and finally in stone, built by Bhimdeva. The present temple is 7 th temple built in the same style.
Puja materials to be used for your Puja –
- Flower garlands
- Coconut
- Mouli or Kalawa
- Diya
- Ghee
- Dhoop sticks
- Ganga water
- Akshat (Rice)
- Mauli (Red Cotton Thread)
- Abeer
Puja Procedure/ Vidhi – Puja will be performed with normal Puja Vidhi applicable for the temple and God/Goddess.
Hawan procedures – Hawan will be performed as per proper Vidhi only on special request.
Ahuti / Abhishek – On especial request. Please mention it with the request.
Puja Prasad / Puja Photo /Video – We will perform Puja with your Name and Gotra and will send you Puja Photo/Video either by Post or by email. It is also a proof that Puja is performed in your Name.
