The Somnath Temple in Gujarat has a lot of history that stretches back to the Mahabharata times. Since then, its beauty and grandeur is known throughout the world. Now the Somnath Temple trust in Gujarat is planning on adding another jewel to its magnificent crown for the idol. The temple trust shall adorn the iconic temple with a whopping number of 1400 gold plated kalash, donated by devotees. Do you wish to know more about it? Let’s find out together!
Gold Plated Devotion With 1400 Gold Plated Kalash At Somnath Temple In Gujarat
The Somnath Temple trust in Gujarat is undertaking the gold plating of over 1,400 kalash (urn) at the temple. This herculean work of turning the spires of the Somnath Temple golden is expected to be over by the end of 2021. PK Laheri, a trustee said, “We are undertaking the gold plating of over 1,400 kalash of the Somnath Temple. So far, around 500 people have made donations for the initiative.” He further added, “We have also made arrangements for proper lighting here so that the gold plated kalash are visible at night as well. Tourism has been hit here amid the COVID-19 pandemic but usually, 10,000 devotees used to visit the temple from across the world.”
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The Somnath temple is revered as the first among the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. Every day, thousands visit this temple to pay their respects to Lord Shiva. It’s indeed going to be a magnificent sight, once the temple is decorated with the gold plated kalash. It’s a revered pilgrimage site that attracts devotees from across India. Over the years, the temple has been repeatedly destroyed by several Muslim invaders and Portuguese. It’s also been reconstricted in the Chalukya style of architecture. If this temple fascinates you, then here are other interesting and unique temples in India that you must visit.