SOMANATH

After these devastating onslaughts, permanent structures rose in 1788 under the aegis of Maharani Ahalyabaj Holkar of Indore, whose lavish donations inaugurated a new epoch in the temple renovation task. The temple was built again over the old spot called Sankalyeswar, a new Linga was installed. Many philanthropists and theists endowed it lavishly to raise its glory to -the apex. After Independence, the indefatigable efforts of Sardar Vallabhbai Patel, resorted it to its former divinity and reputation through a Trust. With the installation of a new Jyotirlinga by the then President Rajendra Babu in 1951, it reached its culmination to the satisfaction of millions of devotees living throughout the length and breadth of the world. Finally, with the erection of Uigvijay Uwar by Rajamata Gulab Kunvcra in 1970 and getting it declared by Bhagavan Sri Satya Sai Baba, the temple flag started fluttering, broadcasting, as it were its glorious indomitable spirit to the celestials.

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