SOMANATH

Is it not then akin to Phoenix, the mythological bird that burns itself after living a full century on funeral pile, only to rise from the ashes, young and energetic to live another cycle? Does this not again divulge the truth that Hinduism is apratihata, apurva, ajeya, ananta, anadi, and its glorious career is ajaramara?

It is believed that celebrated Rishis and divine sages entered the Unga, and it was worshipped in different kalpas by different names. To the Vedic Rishis, it was Kalagnirudra, and later it was called by many names such as, Bairavanatha, Panchamukha Siva, Mrityunjaya, Amritesa, Krittivasas and Hansa Nanda in the periods followed. According to legends, Lord Siva has been present in this thirtha, since the beginning and will remain so far ever. This accounts for the emergence and existence of Lord Somanath from the dawn of creation and is worshipped by humanity with an ardor unique, and piety exemplary.

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