History and Significance of Sharda Math, Somnath, Prabhas Patan
Sharda Math is located Triveni Sangam and Gaulok Dham, close to Sun Temple, also known as Jagadguru Shankrachary Math. This temple was built around 200 years ago by King Mayurdhwaj. There are other temples like Kamnath Mahadev, Nrushinhji and Adi Shankracharya temple.
Holy pond known as Dudhiyu Talav, Gangvo Kuvo and Mahadev no Kund are located within the temple complex. It has been said that King Mayurdhwaj recovered from leprosy after taking holy bath here, thus devotees take dip in this water for its healing powers till date. The main god of temple is Kamnath name of Lord Shiva at center surrounded by other small structures. It is believed that Lord Shiva had reduced Kamadev to ashes from his third eye, thus the name as Kamanath. As per legends, Adi Shankaracharya meditated here for many years.
