Jaipur, May 11 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday said that the Somnath Temple stands as a powerful symbol of India’s Sanatan culture, national self-respect and unwavering faith.He said that despite repeated attacks and destruction by foreign invaders, the temple was rebuilt each time with even greater grandeur, reflecting the resilience and spirit of Indian civilisation.Addressing the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv” programme at Jharkhand Mahadev Temple, the Chief Minist…
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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…
Gir Somnath, May 9 (IANS) For the first time since its reconstruction, the shikhar (spire) of the Somnath Temple will witness a Kumbhabhishek ritual using sacred water collected from 11 pilgrimage sites, marking a significant ceremonial development during the ongoing ‘Somnath Amrit Parv-2026’. The ritual is taking place during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 11, who will perform a grand worship at the Somnath Mahadev shrine in the morning.The event is expected to bring together …
Gir Somnath (Gujarat), May 9 (IANS) Somnath Temple, regarded as the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, is set to mark 75 years since its reopening in independent India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit the shrine on May 11 as part of the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ commemorations. The observance coincides with two milestones linked to the temple’s history — 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on Somnath in 1026 and the 75th anniversary of its ceremonial r…
Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), May 8 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Friday said that the Kailash Utsav-2026 symbolises a unique blend of Indian culture, spirituality and modern thinking while highlighting the growing global prominence of the Adi Kailash region.Participating in the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of various development projects during Kailash Utsav-2026 at L.S.M. Government Post Graduate College in Pithoragarh, the Chief Minister said the…
Guwahati, May 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday said that the 75 years of the restoration of the historic Somnath Temple stand as a symbol of India’s indomitable faith, civilisation and cultural resurgence.In a post on X, Sarma shared a Sanskrit verse praising the spiritual significance of Somnath and said the temple’s reconstruction reflected the country’s enduring cultural consciousness.“Somnath restoration at 75 represents the spirit of India’s unwavering…
Bhopal, May 6 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will flag off the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Yatra’ from Rani Kamalapati Railway Station in Bhopal on Thursday, marking a significant cultural and spiritual initiative of the state government, an official said on Wednesday.The yatra is being organised by the state Culture Department as part of the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, an initiative aimed at promoting India’s cultural consciousness and spiritual heritage.This will be the first such…
Kedarnath, May 6 (IANS) The district administration has intensified eco-friendly and cleanliness measures along the Kedarnath Dham Yatra route by deploying modern waste management systems. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra has urged pilgrims to actively support these cleanliness efforts. The district administration is making continuous efforts to ensure that the pilgrimage to Shri Kedarnath Dham remains clean, green, and environmentally sustainable. With a strong focus on sanitation …
Gorakhpur, May 5 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister met over 200 people on Tuesday, listening to their problems and grievances while also assuring them that their complaints would soon be looked into and acted upon.The Chief Minister’s assurance came at the Janata Darshan organised at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur this morning.”Do not worry, the government will ensure effective resolution of every problem,” the Chief Minister told the visitors and also instructed officials to show sensitivit…
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Musician Kailash Kher sought divine blessings at the revered Kedarnath Temple and also performed his powerful track ‘Bam Lahiri’ dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kailash shared a video of himself standing in front of the temple, surrounded by the snow-capped Himalayan mountains and an atmosphere charged with devotion. In the clip, the singer’s voice echoed through the temple as he crooned the number.For the caption, he wrote: “Mahadev ka dhaam, Pooran saare kaam. Jai Jai Ked…