New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led a historic ceremony at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, marking 75 years since its reconstruction and restoration. The “Somnath Amrut Mahotsav” commemorates the 1951 reconsecration of the shrine by India’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, and reflects on a thousand years since the temple’s first recorded invasion in 1026 CE.The Somnath Temple, revered as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiv…
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Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the Somnath Temple as a symbol of India’s “indestructible spirit” and “civilisational consciousness” while addressing the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations in Gujarat’s Prabhas Patan.Speaking after participating in various religious ceremonies at the Somnath Temple, PM Modi said the temple represented the country’s ability to rise repeatedly despite destruction and invasions over centuries.“Today, the…
Vadodara/Gir Somnath, May 8 (IANS) Vadodara-based historian and conservation specialist Chandrashekhar Patil on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the Somnath Temple on May 11 as an important moment for Sanatan Dharma, saying “the temple continues to represent Indian self-confidence, cultural revival and faith despite centuries of invasions”.Patil was reacting to an article shared by the Prime Minister ahead of the visit, in which Narendra Modi wrote that Somnath…
Bhopal/Jalud, April 29 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh marked a historic milestone in India’s renewable energy journey with the inauguration of the Jalud Solar Power Plant in Khargone district. Built for Rs 271 crore, the 60 megawatt facility is the nation’s first solar project established through public participation under the “Green Bond” Scheme.Chief Minister Mohan Yadav declared the plant a “national achievement,” crediting Madhya Pradesh for pioneering a model that allows citizens to dire…
Bhopal, April 27 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly witnessed a day of intense political friction as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party government successfully passed a resolution concerning women’s reservation during a special one-day session on Monday. While the government celebrated the passage of the “Nari Shakti Vandan Sankalp”, the proceedings were marked by a dramatic walkout by Congress members who accused the ruling party of delaying the delivery of actual benefits to wom…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) In January 2026, the shores of Prabhas Patan witnessed more than a commemorative festival — they marked a defining national moment where history, faith, technology, and collective consciousness converged under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Observed through the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, the occasion commemorated 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026 CE, while powerfully reaffirming the enduring spirit of India’s civilisation a…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the repeated attacks by foreign invaders on the Somnath Temple, and said that the story of the sacred shrine should not be confined to episodes of destruction alone, but should also be remembered for the courage, sacrifice and determination that led to its reconstruction every time it was attacked. He said that Somnath Temple’s journey not only marks 1,000 years of resilience and self-respect but also commemorates 7…
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Somnath Temple is the eternal proclamation of the Indian soul, asserting that while hate and fanaticism may have the power to destroy for a moment, faith and conviction in the power of goodness have the strength to create for eternity.He pointed out that 2026 marks the thousand years since the Somnath Temple was first attacked by the invaders in January 1026.Recounting the history of the Somnath Temple and its destruction by…