PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a tour of Gujarat on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the reconstruction of Somnath temple. On Monday, he participated in the ‘Amrit Parv’ program organized at Somnath temple. During this, the PM offered prayers with rituals. The grand peak of Somnath temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, was consecrated with water from 11 holy places of pilgrimage in the country.
This program has been organized to commemorate 75 years of the inauguration of the renovated Somnath Temple by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. In which artists from different states and people from far-flung places participated.
#WATCH | Gir Somnath, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs rituals as part of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
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Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marks 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Temple.
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PM did road show
Before participating in the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav at Somnath Temple, PM Modi did a grand road show, during which Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi were also present with him. A large number of people gathered on both sides of the road to welcome the PM. Strict security arrangements were made in the entire city. People welcomed the PM with flags and banners in their hands. The atmosphere echoed with slogans of Har Har Mahadev and Modi-Modi. The PM also greeted everyone by shaking hands. During this, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi were also present.
#WATCH | Gir Somnath, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a roadshow
PM Modi will participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at Somnath Temple today
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Will participate in the inauguration ceremony of Sardar Dham
After this, PM Modi offered prayers at Somnath temple and participated in ‘Somnath Amrit Mahotsav’. This festival is being organized to mark 75 years of the inauguration of the temple after its reconstruction. This historical temple was inaugurated by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. Along with this, the PM will attend the inauguration ceremony of Sardar Dham in Vadodara.
#WATCH | Gir Somnath, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participates in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marks 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Temple.
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— ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2026
PM shared the post
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared an article on social media ahead of his proposed visit to the Somnath temple on May 11, in which he highlighted the civilizational importance of the temple and paid tribute to those who have protected and restored it over the centuries. The PM said in the post, ‘I have written an editorial article about my upcoming visit to Somnath on May 11 and explained why this day will always be important in the context of Somnath and the greatness of our civilization. I also paid tribute to all those people who, facing all kinds of challenges, protected Somnath and restored its dignity.
In his article, the PM said that the upcoming visit is being organized to commemorate 75 years of the inauguration of the renovated Somnath Temple by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad. The PM recalled attending the Somnath Swabhiman Parv held earlier this year to commemorate 1,000 years since the first attack on the temple, and described the journey to Somnath as a journey from ruins to reconstruction, from destruction to creation.
