Filmmakers Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta have teamed up for the historical drama 'Jai Somnath', which traces back to 1025-1026 CE, when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and plundered the Somnath Temple in Gujarat.
BJP national spokesperson CR Kesavan condemned Ansari's comments, questioning whether the Congress leadership and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi agree with his views on the brutal raider. He accused the Congress party of whitewashing the brutal raids of Mahmud Ghazni, who demolished Hi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the 3rd International Kite Festival, urging the Delhi government and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to form a committee to make the city the national hub for kite festivities, expand the event, and encourage public participation for a
"Somnath Swabhiman Parv is very important for us. The attack on Somnath was considered an attack on self-respect and religion, and self-respect was defended. Even after being destroyed 16 times, the magnificent Somnath stands firm," Shah said.
Epigraphic records and authenticated remains revealing the history of Prabhas Patan and the Somnath Temple are found across the Prabhas region. Inscriptions, copper plates, and remnants of the temple destroyed during invasions are preserved at the Prabhas Patan Museum as symbols of valour
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday responded to PM Modi's statement on Somnath temple, claiming that "people with a colonial mindset" attempted to "erase history" of India's glorious past, saying that instead of history lessons, the Prime Minister should focus on the growth and d
Participating in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, held to mark the thousand-year anniversary of the attacks on the Somnath temple on the Arabian Sea coast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the victory of India's invincible cultural values.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision was prominently highlighted, showcasing inspiring messages displayed. The attendees at the Shaurya Sabha welcomed the arrival of PM Modi by holding placards.
"Religious invasion was labelled as loot. We have been taught in our textbooks that the Somnath Temple was demolished to loot its treasures. The cruel history of hate, atrocities and terror was hidden from us," PM Modi said.
BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday accused the Congress Party of boycotting the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, calling it a continuation of the party's longstanding "appeasement politics."
Addressing a gathering after the Shaurya Yatra concluded here, PM Modi paid tribute to the ancestors of those present, saying they, like generations before, risked their lives for their faith, their beliefs, and for Lord Mahadev.
Prabhas Patan preserves a rich and sacred past, with copper plate, inscriptions and memorial stones reflecting its prosperity, heritage, and enduring spirit of valour.