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 …
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Ahmedabad, May 8 (IANS) As the Somnath temple prepares to complete 75 years since its reconstruction on May 11, a five-day religious observance, ‘Somnath Amrit Parv-2026’, began on Friday at the shrine in Gujarat with the commencement of rituals and ceremonies, drawing a steady flow of devotees from across India.The celebrations opened at the temple’s yagna hall with recitative Atirudra rituals conducted by the Sompura Brahmin community.Organisers said 51 Brahmins will participate in the Atiru…