Introduction
Krouncha Peetha
It is known as Krouncha Pitha as the region was known in Puranic times as Krouncha Puri. It is said that the hair of Sati fell here.
Why is Somnathpur temple famous?
Somnathpur is a home to the popular Keshava temple built during the reign of Hoysala emperors. The temple stands erect as a symbol of great authority and skills possessed by Hoysala rulers. The sculpture and the idols of God and Goddesses speak volume about the Hoysala kingdom.
Who destroyed Somnathpur Temple?
The temple was destroyed during Muslim attacks in the Hoysala kingdoms. The first attack was by Malik Kafur, Alauddin Khilji’s general in 1311 and in 1326 Muhammad Bin Tughlaq destroyed the remaining structures. Some parts of the temples were restored by Vijayanagara Kings and later by Wodeyars of Mysuru.
Where is Somanathapura situated?
Mysore district
Somanathapura, also spelled Somanathpur, Somnathpur, or Somanathpura, is a town and Grama Panchayat in Tirumakudalu Narasipura, Mysore district in the state of Karnataka in India.
How to reach Somnathpur temple from Mysore?
You can take two diffreent routes to get to Somnathpur from Mysore. The first is via Bannur and the second is via T. Narsipur, the later is a few km longer. There are also a road to reach Mandya (32km) and Srirangapatna (32km) from Somnathpur.
Why Somnath temple is special?
The site of Somnath has been a pilgrimage site from ancient times on account of being a Triveni Sangam (the confluence of three rivers: Kapila, Hiran and Saraswati). Soma, the Moon god, is believed to have lost his lustre due to a curse, and he bathed in the Sarasvati River at this site to regain it.
Why is Somnath temple important?
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Somnath Temple is one of the most important spiritual sites in the Hindu circuit. Believed to be the first of the 12 jyotirlingas (devotional shrines of Lord Shiva) in the country, the temple sees a large footfall every year.
Where is original Shivling of Somnath?
The first jyotirling amongst twelve jyotirlinga’s. Somnath temple in gujrat is the JyotirLinga at the seashore Veraval port in Saurashtra Gujarat.
Who built Somnath temple first time?
A one-hour sound-and-light show in Amitabh Bachchan’s baritone highlights the temple nightly at 7.45pm. Brief History: It’s said that Somraj (the moon god) first built a temple in Somnath, made of gold; this was rebuilt by Ravana in silver, by Krishna in wood and by Bhimdev in stone.
How much gold is there in Somnath temple?
The temple’s interior already has 130 kgs of gold plates. After golden pillars, the ambitious task of gold plating 1,450 Kalash or stone spires atop Somnath temple is undertaken by the trust.
Conclusion
Somnath Temple Gujarat : Ever been to Somnath temple in Gujarat? A celebrated site of pilgrimage of India, especially for Hindus, the legendary temple is situated on the shore of the Arabian Sea.