Bel Patra Arpan at Somnath Temple

The Bel Patra Arpan (Bel leaf offering) at the Somnath Temple is a significant ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva, as Bel Patra (Bilva leaves) are considered highly auspicious and sacred in Shiva worship

Service Overview

1. Name of the Ritual: Bel Patra Arpan at Somnath Temple
2. Significance:
   • Bel leaves or bel patra are said to please Lord Shiva and are symbolic of purity and devotion.
   • Offering bel patra during the Archana is believed to bring blessings, remove obstacles, and fulfil wishes.
   • Performed in the Somnath Temple, one of the 12 revered Jyotirlingas, it holds immense spiritual importance.

Details of the Service

• Mode:
  • On-site: A priest at the Somnath Temple performs the ritual on your behalf.
  • Virtual: Participate online or receive a recording of the ritual being performed.
• Inclusions:
  • Bel patra, flowers, and other required items for the Archana.
  • Dedicated priest service.
  • Personalized Sankalp (name and gotra of devotee mentioned in the prayer).
• Duration: Typically, 15-30 minutes.

Benefits for Devotees

• Attain Lord Shiva’s blessings for health, wealth, and prosperity.
• Remove sins and bad karma.
• Invoke peace and positivity in life.

The month of Sawan (Shravan) is considered the most auspicious time to offer Bel Patra (Bilva leaves) to Lord Shiva because of its deep spiritual and mythological significance. Here’s why Sawan holds such importance:

Samudra Manthan (Churning of the Ocean): According to Hindu mythology, during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), deadly poison (Halahala) emerged, threatening the existence of the universe. To save the world, Lord Shiva consumed the poison and held it in his throat, turning it blue.

During Sawan, devotees offer Bel Patra and water to Lord Shiva to soothe and cool him, symbolically relieving him of the intense heat and burden caused by the poison. Bel Patra Arpan at Somnath Temple, a revered Jyotirlinga shrine, to seek Lord Shiva’s blessings for prosperity, health, and peace.

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