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'."
The enthusiastic participation of senior citizens in this Sabha symbolising valour, self-respect, and national consciousness imbued the entire atmosphere with dignity and inspiration.
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.
The Prime Minister also paid floral tributes to the statues of Veer Hamirji Gohil and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Veer Hamirji Gohil sacrificed his life while defending the Somnath Temple in 1299 AD during the invasion led by Zafar Khan.
Visuals from the event showed the Prime Minister standing in an open vehicle decorated with flowers. He was accompanied by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
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.
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.
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