Historical PeriodEra
Ancient
3000 BCEAncientPresent
Sacred Facts · At a Glance
- Gender
- male
Primary Scriptures
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Somnath
Lord of the Moon
Overview
Somnath (સોમનાથ) is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, located in Veraval, Gujarat. It is considered the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Key Facts
- State: Gujarat
- District: Gir-Somnath
- Main Temple: Somnath Temple
- Type: 12 Jyotirlinga, first
History
The temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. The current structure is from the Maratha period.
Source: Historical accounts
Sources & provenance
📖 2 Tertiary
- 📖Supporting referenceOtherTemple records
- 📖Supporting referenceOtherHistorical accounts