The Prime Minister waved to and acknowledged the huge crowd lining the road from Shankh Circle to Hamirsinh Circle. According to the official press release, "This grandest-ever Shaurya Yatra in Somnath's history also stood as a symbol of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'."
A large crowd gathered at the public meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi organised under the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, where the entire venue reflected devotion, pride, and national spirit.
In an X post, the Prime Minister shared highlights from Day 1 of his Gujarat visit, including offering prayers at the Somnath temple and witnessing a drone show and other events as part of the Swabhiman Parv.
The Shaurya Yatra is a ceremonial procession organised to honour the countless warriors who laid down their lives defending the Somnath Temple. The procession will feature a symbolic march of 108 horses, representing valour, bravery, and sacrifice.
"We appreciate the religious institutions of all religions. They are the pride of the nation. They are meant for the whole country. Hence, there should be no politics on religious place is what we want...," he said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust and oversaw various phases related to the infrastructural upgradation in the temple premises and ensured a more pleasurable trip for the devotees.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday offered prayers at Somnath Temple, which is revered as the first among the 12 Aadi Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and has a significant place in India's spiritual heritage.
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi were warmly welcomed at Keshod Airport by office bearers and officials of Junagadh district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath today to participate in the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' being held in the sacred presence of Somnath Mahadev, the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas. He was warmly welcomed by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.
Under the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a 72-hour continuous "Omkar jap" is being organised by Rishikumars in the sacred premises of Shri Somnath Mahadev temple.
As part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a grand religious programme featuring 72 hours of Akhand mantra chanting was organised at the historically and mythologically significant Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Jamnagar.