Mumbai, Feb 15 (IANS) National Award-winning filmmaker Ketan Mehta is set to direct the upcoming film ‘Jai Somnath’. The filmmaker has joined forces with Indian auteur Sanjay Leela Bhansali to tell the historical story. ‘Jai Somnath’ traces back to 1025–1026 CE, when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and plundered the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, a defining chapter in Indian history. This year marks 1000 years of the Ghazni attack and the destruction of the temple, and its subsequent resurrectio…
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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…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Somnath Temple in Gujarat is a timeless symbol of divine presence and continues to guide generations.PM Modi is on a three-day visit to Gujarat for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. He arrived in Somnath on Saturday and participated in key events of the four-day-long national commemoration (January 8-11), celebrating 1000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple in …
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) BJP Delhi President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday underscored the deep historical and cultural significance of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, stating that the year-long nationwide observance symbolises the resilience and strength of India’s religious and civilisational heritage. Calling the Somnath Temple a living testament to India’s unwavering faith, Sachdeva said the celebrations reflect the nation’s collective pride and spiritual consciousness.Speaking to IANS, Sa…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate on Saturday in the ongoing ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, a grand four-day celebration commemorating 1,000 years of the resilience of Gujarat’s iconic Somnath Temple since its first attack in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni.The festival, running from January 8 to 11, 2026, honours the temple’s repeated destruction and reconstruction, symbolising India’s unbroken faith, cultural pride, and civilisational spirit.It also marks 75 …
Ahmedabad, Jan 8 (IANS) The Somnath Swabhiman Parv began on Thursday with a large turnout of devotees at the iconic Somnath temple.Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, commenting on the significance of the event, said that while stones can bring down the physical structure of Somnath, no force can ever destroy the faith associated with it.A 72-hour ‘Akhand Omkar’ chanting has commenced at the temple premises, drawing devotees from across the country.Pilgrims are arriving through special trains, …
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…
Ahmedabad, Jan 7 (IANS) Gujarat Government spokesperson Jitu Vaghani on Wednesday said the state administration is gearing up for the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, to be held from January 8 to 11, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said the event, centred around the country’s first Jyotirlinga, will celebrate “the unwavering faith and self-respect of Indian culture”.Vaghani said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh …
Rishikesh, Jan 5 (IANS) Swami Chidanand Saraswati, head of Parmarth Niketan, expressed deep and emotional reflections on the completion of 1,000 years since the destruction of the Somnath Temple. He said that the history of Somnath is not merely a story of destruction, but an immortal saga of victory, resolve, and pride. According to him, Somnath is not just a temple – it is the soul of India, a timeless call of the conch, and a proclamation of eternal truth.Swami Chidanand further said history …