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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Gandhinagar, Jan 8 (IANS) Somnath Temple is one of the foremost Jyotirlingas in the country, attracting nearly 1 crore pilgrims annually because of its timeless civilisational and spiritual significance.The centuries-old temple, attacked many times by foreign invaders, has reclaimed its glory and recognition over the years.Over the past two decades, it has entered ‘A Suvarna Yug’ (a golden age) under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also the chairman of Shri Somnath Trust.This mod…