Somnath Temple

The locations where Lord Shiva is claimed to have appeared as a pillar of fire are known as the 12 Jyotirlingas or Jyotirlingam. One of the twelve is kept at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, India. It is therefore an important tourist destination and a holy religious site. Due to the temple's frequent devastation by invaders and their subsequent reign throughout history, it has been rebuilt and restored countless times.

After being demolished in October 1950 so that it could be moved to a new location a few kilometers away, the current temple was rebuilt once more. India's temples have experienced extensive destruction as well as restoration.

India was praised for its excellence in demonstrating the superiority of restoration over destruction through the restoration of the Somnath Temple. Political figures viewed its restoration, which took place soon after India got independence from Britain, as a move that restored the pride of the country.

• Country: India