Gir Somnath, May 9 (IANS) Somnath is set to host a grand ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ marking 75 years of its development journey from a heritage pilgrimage centre to a major tourism destination, with officials highlighting a significant rise in footfall and large-scale infrastructure and environmental initiatives at the site. More than 25,000 devotees visit the Somnath Jyotirlinga temple every day, while annual footfall is estimated at around 97 lakh pilgrims.Officials attribute the sustained increas…
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Somnath, May 8 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Somnath to attend a ceremony marking 75 years since the inauguration of the restored temple, Joint Secretary of Bharat Seva Ashram Sangh, Swami Ambarishanand ji Maharaj on Friday praised the Prime Minister for being “cultural enthusiast” and said his visit will inspire people across the country.PM Modi is scheduled to visit the Somnath Temple on May 11.Swami Ambarishanand mentioned that Somnath is the first of the 12 Jyotirli…
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday thanked PM Modi for his warm wishes on the occasion of Maharashtra Day, saying that his continued strong support for the state is truly invaluable and inspiring. He took to X to reply to PM Modi for his three-page letter to him, congratulating the Maharashtra Statehood Day and outlining the Viksit Maharashtra vision.“Thank you Hon PM, Narendra Modi Ji. For every citizen of Maharashtra, today holds special significance,…