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Gir Somnath: The 30-day Shravan Rupi Shotsav in the presence of the first Jyotirlinga Devadidev Shri Somnath Mahadev will begin on Monday, 05/08/2024 and end on Shravan Vad Amas, 03/09/2024. Somnath will be the confluence of bhajan, food and devotion. Devotees from all over the country visit Somnath Mahadev and get immersed in the chanting of Bholenath Shivji, multi-level arrangements have been made by the Shri Somnath Trust to provide loving hospitality to every devotee visiting.
Special arrangements to increase the number of pilgrims:
Every year more than 10 lakh devotees come to visit Somnath Mahadev during the month of Shravan. And seeing the increase in the number of pilgrims every year, it is being estimated that more devotees will visit Somnath Mahadev this year than all the previous Shravanas. At the same time, special preparations have been made by Shri Somnath Trust regarding Shravan month. Somnath Trust has micro-managed all the departments to make good arrangements for accommodation, food and darshan for a large number of pilgrims. Shri Somnath Temple will also be opened at 4 am on Mondays and festivals this year.
Disabled and elderly friendly facility:
Vehicles will be arranged for elderly pilgrims, differently abled pilgrims to reach Shree Somnath Temple from the parking lot. A reception room has been arranged by the Trust in the access area of the Shree Somnath Temple premises. The white tent with the words 'Reception' written in big letters has wheel chairs for the elderly and differently abled, free ₹0 tickets for golf carts plying in the temple for senior citizens and differently abled and assistance for pilgrims with special needs. The elderly and differently abled will be given first priority in darshan.
Specialized management and behavioral training:
Pre-Shravan Apart from this, all the officers, employees and support staff of Somnath Trust have been provided temple management and pilgrim management training of international standards before the month of Shravan. Every employee of the Trust was trained according to their field of work in a training program prepared by the experts of “Quality Council of India” covering aspects such as disaster management, cleanliness, passenger-centric approach. This training has been given by the Trust with the intention of increasing passenger convenience. This will benefit lakhs of devotees coming in Shravan.
Worship arrangements in Sankirtan Bhavan:
To provide the best pilgrimage experience at Shree Somnath Temple, a special Puja system has been set up at Sankirtan Bhavan within the temple premises. A team including additional staff, supervisors, panditji will conduct Pujas here including Dhwaja Puja, Pagh Puja, Kalash Puja, Markandeya Puja, Kalsarpa Yoga Nivaran Puja, Rudrabhishek Path, Sankalp. Pilgrims can also register for Puja at a special counter here. Devotees registering for Puja here will also be delivered prasad of the Puja performed by them. Sankirtan Bhavan will be a one stop solution for Puja.
Shri Ram Katha will be organized with the beginning of Shravan and Somnath Shiv Katha will be organized in the latter half of Shravan.
The event has been planned to be organised by Dr. Krunal Bhai Joshi in the presence of Somnath Mahadev from the first day of Shravan month. Apart from this, in the latter half of Shravan, devotees will get the benefit of Shrimukhe Somnath Shiva Katha by Dr. Pankaj Rawal, Professor, Purana Department, Somnath Sanskriti University.
During the month of Shravan in Somnath, only Rs. 25 'Mahamrityunjaya Yajna' will be performed on May 25
Every year during the month of Shravan, the Mahamrityunjaya Yagna is performed by the Shri Somnath Trust in the Yagyashala of the Shri Somnath Temple. The Trust specially organizes the 'Mahamrityunjaya Yagna' every year so that future devotees can earn the merits of the Yagna. Special arrangements have been made so that any devotee can participate in this Yagna and benefit from it.
By depositing just Rs. 25 in the Yagnyashala in the temple premises, devotees receive the sacrificial material, protective skeleton and the virtue of becoming the host of the yagna.
In the holy month of Shravan, devotees can register online for just Rs 25.
Bilva Puja of Somnath Mahadev on the morning of Shravan month from 12/07/2024 to 03/09/2024. Then to avail this wonderful Bilva Puja, you can book by scanning the QR code given on the official website of Somnath Trust https://somnath.org/BilvaPooja/.
'Palki Yatra of Somnath: A wonderful experience of Shiva devotion:
The Palki Yatra of Somnath Mahadev in the Somnath temple complex is not just a pilgrimage but a unique devotional experience. Shri Somnath Trust worshipped the form of Mahadev with due rituals and sent off the Palki. At that time, thousands of Shiva devotees gather and earn merit by carrying the Palki of Somnath Mahadev. From now on, apart from Monday of Shravan month, Palki Yatra will also be organized on the full moon day of Shravan month, monthly Shivratri and Amavasya.
Somnath.org Somnath's one stop solution:
Devotees will be able to register online for every puja performed at Shri Somnath Temple including Someshwar Puja, Dhwaj Puja, Mahamrityunjaya Mantrajapa, Yagna, Shringar Darshan Puja, Bilva Puja, Sawalaksha Bilva Puja, etc. from the trust's website. Somnath.org. Devotees who will not be able to reach Somnath will be able to complete their puja by taking an online Sankalp through the Zoom app. Online room booking can also be done at Sagar Darshan, Lilavati, Maheshwari and Somnath Trust's guest houses from Somth.org.
Online Darshan of Somnath Dada:
During Shravan month, devotees can enjoy darshan and aarti through social media Facebook @SomnathTempleOfficial Twitter @Somnath_Temple YouTube SomnathTemple-Official Channel Instagram @SomnathTempleOfficial WhatsApp Channel somnath tempalofficial and telegram 9726001008 and trust website SOMNATH Special arrangements will be made by the temple and IT team which will be available from org.
Special arrangements for pilgrims:
In the month of Shravan, lakhs of pilgrims will take advantage of the darshan of Somnath Dada, devotees will have to keep moving continuously during darshan and aarti. After the darshan, pilgrims will not be able to stay inside the temple, special police arrangements and special staff will be arranged to ensure that pilgrims do not face any trouble and good order is maintained. RO pure drinking water points have been installed at a short distance from the temple's access area to the entry/exit area and the main complex. Keeping in mind the flow of pilgrims in Shravan, additional arrangements will be made including making more prasad, worship rituals-cloakroom-shoe room. During Shravanmas, pilgrims will continue to get continuous help and guidance from the reception room. Arrangements have been made to increase the convenience of the pilgrims by doubling the capacity of the trust's free canteen.
Importance of security and safety of pilgrims
Shri Somnath Temple has installed several technologically advanced fire resistance systems like fire suppression system, besides fire extinguishers have been installed at every corner of the temple. Every employee of the temple has also been trained in fire extinguishing. Apart from this, first aid kits and trained staff are kept at the temple office/PRO office in case of any injury to the devotees visiting the temple. All the employees have been instructed to give first priority to the health of the devotees.
Preparations underway at other pilgrimage sites:
Special swing darshan is organized at Shri Bhalakatirthi, Geeta Mandir, Shri Golokdham Tirtha during the Shravan festival from Shravan Sud Ekam to Shravan Vad Amsa. Devotees will be able to take advantage of being the host by giving a designated place for this swing darshan.
Occasion for special decoration and decoration worship during Shravan:
Every day during the month of Shravan, special decoration of Lord Somnath Mahadev will be done. For 30 days in the month of Shravan, Somnath Mahadev will be decorated with various religious significance, which includes Sawalaksha Bilva Patra Shringar, Rudraksha Shringar, Bhasma Darshan, Vaishnav Darshan, Shri Krishna Janmotsav etc. Devotees will be able to take advantage of becoming Yajaman by paying the prescribed offering amount for this decoration. Every devotee who registers for the decoration will also be provided Someshwar Maha Puja free of cost by Shri Somnath Trust. Interested devotees can do the decoration at the Puja Vidhi counter of the temple.
One-way road:
During the Shravan month, the road from Gurukul Shankh Circle to Shri Ram Mandir will be one-way. After entering the parking lot, vehicles will be able to exit from the parking lot to the road connecting Ram Mandir to the highway. Parking facilities, including two-wheeler parking, have also been increased in view of the number of passengers.
Cleanliness is a priority:
During the entire month of Shravan, night cleaning will be arranged under the joint aegis of Shri Somnath Trust, Municipal Corporation, Holy Yatradham Vikas Board. The visiting pilgrims are requested to participate in maintaining cleanliness in the holy pilgrimage by throwing the garbage in the dustbin at the appropriate place.
Religious and spiritual programs:
During the month of Shravan, all the arrangements and spiritual programs are organized by the whole Trust family under the guidance of the Trust Secretary Yogendra Bhai Desai.
Security arrangements have been kept tight during the month of Shravan by policemen, SRP jawans and officers. Arrangements have been made with the cooperation of local district administrative system, district police system, Nagar Seva Sadan to maintain cleanliness, passenger facilities, traffic system etc. during the month of Shravan.