On the first day of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a grand cultural programme was held at the premises of the Somnath Mahadev Temple. The event was graced by the presence of Spokesperson Minister Jitubhai Vaghani, Pradyuman Vaja, and Kaushik Vekariya, among other dignitaries.
With 1,666 gold-plated kalash at the Shikhar and 14,200 dhwajas reflecting the perseverance, faith, and artistry of three generations, Somnath shines in devotion and grandeur. Nearly 98 lakh pilgrims visited the temple in 2020, and footfall has remained steady at 92-97 lakh annually throu
This book is "Somanatha-The Shrine Eternal", written by K. M. Munshi in 1951. It provides a historical and religious overview of the Somnath Temple. Following the Prime Minister's mention of it, the book has become a focal point of discussion and reading, making it particularly intriguing
To enable devotees to participate in this festival, the state government has run special trains from four major cities. As part of this initiative, a special train from Rajkot arrived at Somnath Railway Station today, and the entire premises resonated with thunderous chants of "Har Har Bh
The Somnath Temple, regarded as one of the most revered sites in India's spiritual and cultural landscape, has long stood as a symbol of unwavering faith and resilience. Over centuries, the temple has been rebuilt multiple times following destruction, reflecting what organisers describe a
In the presence of Union Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' was inaugurated. Along with Agriculture Minister Shri Jitubhai Vaghani, Education Minister Shri Dr. Pradyuman Vaja, and Junagadh MP Rajesh Chudasama.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the historic Somnath Temple during his upcoming two-day visit to Gujarat, as the country's first Jyotirling continues to witness an unprecedented spiritual, infrastructural, and cultural revival under his leadership.
In a post on social media platform 'X', the Prime Minister said that the assault on the Somnath Temple in January 1026, followed by several subsequent attacks, failed to weaken the spiritual resolve of the people. Instead, he noted, these events strengthened India's cultural unity and led
In an 'X' post, Trivedi shared a letter purportedly written by Nehru to former Pakistan Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan, noting that Nehru addressed him as "Dear Nawabzada" and described the story of the Somnath doors as entirely false.