Somnath temple’s unique offering: The famous Somnath temple of Gujarat will resume a unique and spiritual initiative for devotees in Sawan. Now devotees can get holy Rudraksha at a fee of only 25 rupees and the most important thing is that Lord Shiva will also be offered a bilvapatra in his name. This new system of temple administration is providing a simple and accessible way to the devotees to express their reverence for Lord Shiva. This initiative has come up at a time when emphasis is being laid on providing better facilities to them along with the increasing number of devotees in temples and deepening spiritual experiences.
It is often seen that devotees come from far and wide in the month of Sawan and wish to offer bilvapatra to Lord Shiva, but they have difficulty due to crowd or other reasons. Again, now he will be able to get a bilvapatra in his name and get it. In such a situation, online facility has been provided the trust’s website (https://somnath.org/bilvapooja/shravan) Devotees can book for worship of God.
Initiative of Somnath Temple?
Under this service launched by Somnath Trust, devotees can get Rudraksha online or by giving only 25 in the temple premises. Not only this, the trust offers a bell -leaf to Lord Shiva with the name and gotra of the devotee. Somnath Temple Trust Trustee J.D. Parmar has also announced to start Bilvapatra Puja for Shravan 2025. This worship of Somnath Mahadev will be done by the priest. Let us tell you that this special bilva patra is served online for devotees in Mahashivratri and Shravan months every year from 2023. In the month of Sawan, devotees from all over the world wish to offer bilva patra to Lord Somnath, but due to many reasons many devotees are unable to reach here.
Big facility for devotees
This initiative is a big facility for those devotees who are physically unable to offer bilvapatra in the temple or who come from remote areas. Apart from this, by receiving Rudraksha, they will be able to take the blessings of Lord Shiva with them. This step is an important effort towards connecting the temple to the devotees and empowering them spiritually.
Why is this unique gift?
This gift is also unique because it makes spiritual benefits financially accessible. It is a special thing in itself to get a holy object like Rudraksha in ₹ 25 and the opportunity to offer bilvapatra in your name. This initiative also shows the spirit of the temple’s ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, where everyone can serve God according to their faith. Let us tell you that Somnath Temple, which is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India, is known for its historical and religious importance. Various steps have been taken by the temple administration from time to time for the convenience of devotees. This initiative in Sawan will definitely have a memorable experience for the devotees coming to the temple and will bring them closer to Lord Shiva.
Religious importance
Bilvapatra and Rudraksha are considered very beloved as Lord Shiva. The use of these two in Skandpuran and Shivmahapuran has been described as very virtuous. Especially in the month of Sawan, their importance increases even more. Religious belief is that by wearing Rudraksha, the mind remains calm, sins are destroyed and Shiva’s blessings are obtained. Due to this initiative, devotees from all over the country are coming forward to take advantage of this service. It is also being discussed a lot on social media. People believe that getting such a meaningful service in such a small amount is really amazing.