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PM Modi’s Day 2 In Gujarat: From Somnath Swabhiman Parv To Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

PM Modi’s Day 2 In Gujarat: From Somnath Swabhiman Parv To Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a packed schedule on day 2 of his Gujarat visit, combining spiritual engagements with development-focused programmes. (PMO) PM Modi held the Shaurya Yatra at Somnath Temple to honour courage, sacrifice and resilience, reflecting the spirit that helped preserve the iconic temple. (PMO) He also played the traditional ‘damru’ during the Shaurya Yatra. (PMO) PM Modi joined the celebrations at Somnath Swabhiman Parv by playing traditional drums at Shree Somnath Mandir. (PMO) He also bowed and offered floral tributes to those who laid down their lives to protect Somnath. (PMO) PM Modi also paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, saying the temple would not been a reality without his efforts. (PMO) The Prime Minister also offered prayers and performed puja at the revered Shree Somnath Mandir. (PMO) He also addressed the public on the occasion of Somnath Swabhiman Parv. (PMO) He was also felicitated in the presence of Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and other officials. (PMO) Following the Somnath engagements, PM Modi travelled to Rajkot, where he inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat …

Forces that opposed Somnath temple rebuild still active, says PM Modi| India News

Forces that opposed Somnath temple rebuild still active, says PM Modi| India News

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the forces that had opposed the reconstruction of the Somnath temple in Gujarat after independence are still active, and India needs to remain alert, united and powerful to defeat them. Forces that opposed Somnath temple reconstruction still active, need to defeat them: PM Modi (File photo) The history of Somnath is not that of destruction and defeat but of victory and renewal. This is the cycle of time that fundamentalist invaders are now reduced to pages of history, but the Somnath temple still stands tall, he said. Modi was speaking at Somnath Swabhiman Parv held here to mark 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion of the Somnath temple in the year 1026. Despite multiple repeated attempts for its destruction over centuries, the Somnath temple stands today as a powerful symbol of resilience, faith and national pride, owing to the collective resolve and efforts to restore it to its ancient glory. Modi said, “The true history of hatred, atrocity and terror was concealed from us and we were …

Massive crowds gather at Somnath temple as PM Modi attends celebrations

Massive crowds gather at Somnath temple as PM Modi attends celebrations

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Thousands of devotees thronged the Somnath temple complex on Saturday, staying out well past midnight, braving winter chills, as dazzling fireworks, decorations and a drone show combined with religious fervour drew an unprecedented crowd to the ancient shrine. The crowd, which peaked late in the evening shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to the temple as part of Somnath Swabhiman Parv, included people of all ages, local residents as well as long-distance travellers. Modi on Saturday evening participated in `Omkar Mantra` chanting at the Somnath temple, had `darshan`, and also witnessed a grand drone show featuring an assemblage of 3,000 drones, matching the scale of the gathering on ground. Preeti Karelia, along with 24 other women, travelled from Mumbai in neighbouring Maharashtra just to witness the celebrations. “We came today to see Somnath temple, to see our prime minister. This occasion that celebrates the temple and its traditions and resilience is an amazing feeling. The fireworks, the decoration in the streets leading to the temple, the wonderful drone show only added to the power …

‘Appeasement, Slave Mentality’: PM Modi Says Attempts Were Made To Erase Somnath Temple’s History | India News

‘Appeasement, Slave Mentality’: PM Modi Says Attempts Were Made To Erase Somnath Temple’s History | India News

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Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 13:02 IST PM Modi recalled that there were attempts to stop Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel from rebuilding the Somnath Temple after Independence. PM Narendra Modi in Somnath Temple Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday accused past regimes of making “despicable attempts” to erase the history of the Somnath Temple post Independence, saying a “slave mentality” was used to downplay its legacy despite its enduring spirit of resilience and reconstruction. He visited the Shri Somnath Temple in Gujarat to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. The event marks 1,000 years since foreign attacks on the historic temple. Speaking at the sacred site, the Prime Minister described the occasion as deeply meaningful and symbolic of India’s enduring faith. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi also said there were deliberate attempt in the past to erase the history of India’s heroes. He said people were taught that Somnath was destroyed only for loot, while the real history was hidden from generations. Hitting out at the Congress, he added that a “slave mentality” led some people …

108 Horses, Damroo In Hand: PM Modi Leads ‘Shaurya Yatra’ At Somnath | Video | India News

108 Horses, Damroo In Hand: PM Modi Leads ‘Shaurya Yatra’ At Somnath | Video | India News

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Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 12:46 IST PM Modi offered prayers at the Somnath temple and paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. PM Modi Leads ‘Shaurya Yatra’ At Somnath Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the ‘Shaurya Yatra’ on Sunday, a ceremonial procession honouring those who sacrificed their lives defending the Somnath temple in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district. During the event, he also offered prayers at the historic temple and paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, whose statue stands near the temple premises. The ‘Shaurya Yatra’, being organised as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, featured a procession of 108 horses, reflecting valour and sacrifice. Thousands of people and devotees lined the route from Shankh Circle to Veer Hamirji Gohil Circle to greet the Prime Minister. PM Modi, accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, waved at the crowd during the one-km-long yatra. Watch video here. VIDEO | Somnath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads ‘Shaurya Yatra’, a ceremonial procession organised to honour those who laid down their lives defending the Somnath temple in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district.(Source: …

‘Even After 1,000 Years…’: PM Modi Recalls Somnath Temple Attack, Remembers Its Defenders | India News

‘Even After 1,000 Years…’: PM Modi Recalls Somnath Temple Attack, Remembers Its Defenders | India News

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Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 12:31 IST PM Modi led the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking 1000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s attack and 75 years since restoration. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Credits: X) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the gathering at the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations, recalling the series of attacks carried out a thousand years ago in an attempt to destroy the temple. PM Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at Somnath as part of a four-day national commemoration marking 1,000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni. “When Somnath Swabhiman Yatra is completing 1000 years, it also marks 75 years of its restoration in 1951… This Parv is not of the destruction that happened 1000 years back, but of this long journey. At every step, on every achievement, we see a unique similarity in India’s journey and Somnath. The way many efforts were made to destroy Somnath, similarly, the foreign invaders made continuous efforts to destroy …

PM Modi Leads Shaurya Yatra at Somnath Temple During Swabhiman Parv

PM Modi Leads Shaurya Yatra at Somnath Temple During Swabhiman Parv

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at Somnath in Gujarat on Thursday as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations. The ceremonial procession, that featured 108 horses, was organised to honour valiant warriors who defended the historic temple through centuries. VIDEO | Somnath, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) participates in the Shaurya Yatra at Shree Somnath Mandir as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. The grand procession with 108 horses pays tribute to the valiant warriors who defended the historic temple and… pic.twitter.com/enSGapMyKi — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 11, 2026 The event also commemorated nearly a millennium of Somnath temple’s civilisational and cultural heritage. It drew large crowds of devotees and local residents to the coastal shrine town of Somnath. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

PM Modi Reviews Somnath Temple Infrastructure In Trust Meeting, Amit Shah Present | India News

PM Modi Reviews Somnath Temple Infrastructure In Trust Meeting, Amit Shah Present | India News

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Last Updated:January 11, 2026, 09:08 IST PM Modi chaired the Shree Somnath Trust meeting and reviewed temple upgrades. He also joined Somnath Swabhiman Parv to mark 1000 years of Somnath Temple. PM Modi reviewed various phases related to the infrastructural upgradation in the temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust on Saturday and reviewed various phases related to infrastructural upgrades in the temple premises to ensure a more delightful experience for devotees. Amit Shah and several other dignitaries attended the meeting. Taking it to X, PM Modi wrote, “In Somnath this evening, chaired a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust. We reviewed various aspects relating to infrastructure upgradations in the temple complex and ways to make the pilgrimage to Somnath even more memorable.” In Somnath this evening, chaired a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust. We reviewed various aspects relating to infrastructure upgradations in the temple complex and ways to make the pilgrimage to Somnath even more memorable. pic.twitter.com/q9WHJ2crsx— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 10, 2026 Union Minister Amit Shah …

PM Modi’s Somnath Temple Visit LIVE: Prime Minister To Start Day 2 With Shaurya Yatra

PM Modi’s Somnath Temple Visit LIVE: Prime Minister To Start Day 2 With Shaurya Yatra

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PM Modi Somnath Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gujarat on Saturday and began his visit with a stop at the historic Somnath Temple, where he took part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a major cultural and spiritual programme. The temple town wore a festive look as thousands of people lined the roads to welcome him, greeting his convoy with chants as he entered the shrine to offer prayers. On Sunday, the second day of his Gujarat tour, the Prime Minister is scheduled to take part in a Shaurya Yatra at around 9.45 am, followed by darshan and pooja at the Somnath Temple at about 10.15 am, before attending a public event marking the Somnath Swabhiman Parv at around 11 am. He will later travel to Rajkot, where he is set to inaugurate a trade show and exhibition at around 1.30 pm and formally open a conference at Marwadi University at about 2 pm, addressing the gathering. In the evening, at around 5.15 pm, PM Modi will inaugurate the remaining stretch of …

PM Modi Receives Rousing Welcome At Somnath Temple, Offers Prayers On Swamibhan Parv

PM Modi Receives Rousing Welcome At Somnath Temple, Offers Prayers On Swamibhan Parv

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Gujarat’s Somnath Temple on Saturday as celebrations for Somnath Swabhiman Parv began. (PMO) The Somnath Swabhiman Parv marked 1,000 years since the first invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026. (Narendra Modi/X) Thousands of people gathered to welcome PM Modi at the Somnath Temple. (Narendra Modi/X) The Prime Minister received a rousing welcome as chants of ‘Modi, Modi’ filled the air. (PMO) Prime Minister Modi offered prayers upon arriving at the iconic temple in Gujarat. (PMO) PM Modi, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi hold a ‘trishul’ during Somnath Swabhiman Parv. (PMO) The Prime Minister also participated in the ‘Omkar Mantra’ chanting at the temple. (PMO) He also witnessed a drone show in the Somnath temple complex, showcasing a blend of ancient faith and modern technology. (PMO) PM Modi said beam of light emerging from the sacred land of Somnath is conveying the message of India’s cultural power to the entire world. (PMO) PM Modi will participate in Shaurya Yatra on Sunday to honour …