The modern day Somnath Temple was built over five years, from 1947 to 1951 and was inaugurated by then President of India Dr Rajendra Prasad.
The Shivalinga in the temple is believed to have been safely hiding within its hollowness the famous Syamantak Mani
The temple finds its reference in the most ancient texts of Hindus like Shreemad Bhagavat, Skandpuran, Shivpuran and Rig-Veda
Somnath has been a pilgrimage site from ancient times as it was said to be the confluence point known of three rivers, Kapila, Hiran and the mythical
The Sun God used silver for its construction, whereas Lord Krishna made it with the help of sandalwood.
According to, Swami Gajanand Saraswati, the first temple was built 7, 99, 25,105 years ago
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