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The Bhadrakali inscription is a key 12th-century record that confirms the history and development of Somnath Temple and patronage given by the Solanki dynasty.
About Bhadrakali Inscription
- Location: It is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat specifically on the wall of the Bhadrakali Temple.
- It was carved in 1169 CE (Valabhi Samvat 850 and Vikram Samvat 1255) and currently protected by the State Department of Archaeology,
- It is a eulogistic inscription of Param Pashupata Acharya Shriman Bhavabrihaspati, the (spiritual preceptor of Maharajadhiraj Kumarapala of Anhilwad Patan).
Historical Details in Bhadrakali Inscription
- This inscription records the ancient and medieval history of the Somnath Temple.
- It mentions the construction of Somnath Temple in all four yugas.
- Accordingly, in the Satya Yuga, Chandra (Soma) built it of gold; in the Treta Yuga, Ravana built it of silver; in the Dvapara Yuga, Shri Krishna built it of wood; and in the Kali Yuga, King Bhimdev Solanki constructed a beautifully artistic stone temple.
- The historic Bhadrakali inscription reflects the devotion of the Solanki rulers and scholars like Bhavabrihaspati.Â
- Protection: State Department of Archaeology, Gujarat
Source: PIB
Bhadrakali Inscription FAQs
Q1: When was the Bhadrakali Inscription carved?
Ans: 1169 CE
Q2: Where is the Bhadrakali Inscription located?
Ans: Bhadrakali Temple, Prabhas Patan, Gujarat
