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India's top 10 famous temples

New Delhi: India is known as the Land of Temples. Millions of tourists visit these temples and encourage tourism as an industry.   There are various cave temples some hidden beneath the ground or some

India TV News Desk Updated on: August 20, 2013 6:11 IST
2. Somnath Temple in Gujarat




Located in Saurashtra, Somnath (The Protector of the Moon God) is considered to be the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas. It is the holiest of all the Jyotirlingas and is considered as the prime abode of Lord Shiva. The Somnath Temple is known as "the Shrine Eternal", having been destroyed many times by various kings and rulers.



Ancient Indian traditions maintain a close relationship of Somnath with the release of Moon God from the curse of his father-in-law Daksha Prajapati.  Legend has it that the Moon was married to 27 daughters of Daksha. However, he favoured Rohini and neglected other queens.

The aggrieved Daksha cursed the Moon and the latter lost power of light. With the advice of Prajapita Brahma, Moon arrived at the Prabhas Teerth and worshipped Lord Shiva.

Pleased with his penance, Lord Shiva blessed him and relieved him from the curse of darkness.


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