What is the significance of Somnath Temple in Gujarat?

The Somnath Temple is a sacred Hindu site located in Gujarat, India, and holds immense historical, religious, and architectural significance. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, known as “Somnath” or “Lord of the Soma”, an epithet referring to Shiva as the deity of the moon. It’s believed to be the first among the twelve jyotirlingas, symbolic representations of Lord Shiva, and has been reconstructed several times over the centuries due to various invasions.