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CBSE Guess > Indian Education > India Facts > Indian Temples > Somnath Temple Somnath Temple Somnath Temple
This temple is famous for the shore temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. About a thousand years ago, the immense wealth held in the temple was described by Al Biruni in his chronicles. Mahmud of Ghazni learnt of it, and in 1026, descended on Somnath, demolished the temple and carried away camel loads of gold and jewels to Afghanistan! The temple was rebuilt and then destroyed thrice during the next 700 years. The present temple was built on the same site in 1950 and is one of the most venerated Shiva shrines in India. |
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