Pali's Somnath Temple: 1121 Years of Unwavering Faith Amidst Invasions

• Pali's historic Somnath Temple, 1121 years old, stands as a symbol of faith despite numerous attacks.
• Priest Sunil confirms its direct connection to Gujarat's Somnath Jyotirlinga; built in the 9th century, originally named Someshwar.
• Constructed around 1152 AD by Gujarat's Chalukya King Kumarapala to protect Mahadev's sanctity during foreign invasions.
• Survived Aurangzeb's destruction attempts due to local bravery; damage marks visible, but main Shivling remained safe.
• Renovated by Kumarapala in 1140, with soldiers working day and night, who later became the Ghanchi community, still revering the deity.