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.
At the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv', which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend, cultural performances from states such as Karnataka, West Bengal, and others are being presented on around 20 stages along the Shaurya Yatra route from Shankh Circle to Hamirji Circle, giving living expr
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath in Gujarat on 10-11 January 2026 and will participate in Somnath Swabhiman Parv. At around 8 PM on 10 January, PM Modi will participate in Omkar Mantra chanting, and thereafter he will view the Drone show at Somnath temple.
In the sacred presence of Somnath Mahadev, the first Jyotirlinga and a symbol of India's cultural pride and unwavering faith, the grand "Somnath Swabhiman Parv" will be celebrated from January 8 to January 11, according to a release by the Gujarat CM's office.
Sharing details of his visit on X, the Prime Minister said, "The Somnath Swabhiman Parv is a powerful symbol of our spiritual tradition, which is being celebrated across the country with complete devotion, faith, and enthusiasm. In the same vein, tomorrow night around 8 PM, I will have th