सौराष्ट्रे सोमनाथं च
Somnath- The lord of Soma (Chandra) The word Soma means moon, and Somanatha translates to “Lord of Soma.” According to legend, Daksha gave his 27 daughters—who became the 27 Nakshatras—in marriage to Chandra, the moon god. Chandra, however, favored Rohini above all, neglecting his other wives, who in sorrow complained to their father. Despite Daksha’s repeated pleas, Chandra remained attached to Rohini. In anger, Daksha cursed Chandra with consumption, causing him to...
