PM begins three-day Gujarat visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath on Saturday to begin a three-day visit to Gujarat, during which he took part in events marking the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. (Image: ANI)
PM Modi joins Shaurya Yatra, pays tribute to Sardar Patel
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a ‘Shaurya Yatra’ at Somnath as part of a four-day national commemoration marking 1,000 years of uninterrupted faith and resilience. During the event, he also paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for his pivotal role in the restoration of the Somnath temple after independence. (Image: ANI)
PM Modi offers prayers at Somnath temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Somnath Temple after completing the Shaurya Yatra in the temple town. (Image: PTI)
Shaurya Yatra highlights Somnath’s spirit of courage and resilience
The Shaurya Yatra is a ceremonial procession held as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, symbolising courage, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit that sustained Somnath through centuries of destruction and rebuilding. (Image: PTI)
Swabhiman Parv marks 1,000 years of Somnath’s resilience
The Swabhiman Parv marks 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion of the Somnath temple, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday. Despite repeated attempts to destroy it, the PMO said the temple stands today as a powerful symbol of resilience, faith, and national pride, restored to its ancient glory through collective resolve and effort. (Image: ANI)
PM Modi attends Somnath events, joins mantra chanting and drone show
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome on his arrival at the Somnath temple to attend the parv. He also participated in Omkar Mantra chanting at the temple and witnessed a drone show depicting key historical events linked to Somnath. (Image: PTI)
Somnath a proud symbol of civilisational courage, says PM Modi
In a post on X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he felt blessed to be in Somnath, calling the temple a symbol of India’s civilisational courage. He noted that his visit coincided with the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking 1,000 years since the first attack on the temple in 1026, and thanked people for the warm welcome. (Image: PTI)
Somnath Parv marks a millennium of destruction and revival
The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, observed from January 8 to 11, 2026, marks 1,000 years since the first attack on the temple in 1026, which ushered in centuries of repeated destruction and rebuilding. Despite these assaults, Somnath remained deeply rooted in the collective consciousness, with its cycle of ruin and revival often described as unique in world history. (Image: PTI)