Lord Shiva’s Somnath Mahadev is considered the first and one of the most important among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. In Kashi, Someshwar Mahadev, also known as Somnatheshwar Mahadev, is believed to be a sacred representation of Somnath Mahadev of Saurashtra, Gujarat.
The temple of Someshwar Mahadev in Varanasi is located above Man Mandir Ghat. If you go uphill from Man Mandir Ghat and turn to the right, you can find the temple where Lord Someshwar Mahadev is worshipped.
According to the Kashi Khand, Chapter 100, devotees who are unable to visit the original Somnath Jyotirlinga in Saurashtra, Gujarat, can receive the same spiritual merit by having darshan of Someshwar Mahadev in Kashi.
The temple located near Man Mandir Ghat is believed to be more than 1,000 years old, making it an important ancient Shiva temple in Varanasi.
The Mythological Story of Someshwar Mahadev
According to Hindu mythology, Chandra Dev (the Moon God) was cursed by Prajapati Daksha to suffer from tuberculosis, also known as Kshaya Rog. Because of this curse, Chandra Dev began to lose his strength and radiance.
Following the advice of the gods, sages, and Lord Brahma, Chandra Dev performed intense penance and worshipped Lord Shiva for six months.
Pleased with his devotion and कठोर तपस्या, Lord Shiva appeared before Chandra Dev. Lord Shiva blessed him and freed him from the effects of the disease. He then manifested himself as Somnath Mahadev.
Because of this sacred legend, devotees believe that worshipping and taking darshan of Someshwar Mahadev can help remove suffering related to Kshaya (tuberculosis) and skin diseases such as leprosy.
Someshwar Mahadev Temple Timings
The temple is generally open for devotees during the following hours:
- Morning: 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Evening: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
If you are visiting Kashi (Varanasi), make sure to include Someshwar Mahadev Temple near Man Mandir Ghat in your spiritual journey. This ancient temple holds an important place in the religious traditions of Kashi and is closely associated with the sacred Somnath Jyotirlinga.
Har Har Mahadev! 🙏🔱
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