India, Jan. 4 -- Somnath - the word instills a sense of pride in our hearts and minds. It is the eternal proclamation of India's soul. This majestic temple is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat. The Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotram mentions the 12 Jyotirlings across India. The stotram begins with "Saurashtre Somanatham cha ... ", symbolising the civilisational and spiritual importance of Somnath as the first Jyotirling. It is also said, "Somalingam naro drshtva sarvapaapayeeh pramuchyate, labhate phalam manovancchhitam mritah samashrayet" (Just the sight of Somnath Shivling ensures that a person is freed of sins, achieves their righteous desires and attains heaven after death). Tragically, Somnath, which drew the reverence and prayers of mill...