Description
Sri Ganesh Mandir is enshrined in Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra on the western coast of Gujarat, India, and is the first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva.
History
This legendary temple has been destroyed and rebuilt several times by Islamic kings and Hindu kings respectively. Later on a joint effort of the Peshwa of Pune, Raja Bhonsle of Nagpur, Chhatrapati Bhonsle of Kolhapur, Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore & Shrimant Patilbuwa Shinde of Gwalior, it was rebuilt in 1783.
Importance/Significance
The Shiva linga in Somnath is believed to be one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India, where Lord Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light. It is also believed that this is the place where Lord Krishna ended his lila on earth and left for his heavenly abode.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings