Gandhinagar, March 13 (IANS) Gujarat Education Minister Pradyuman Vaja, on Friday, cited historical letters of former Prime Minister late Jawaharlal Nehru in the state Assembly while speaking on a private resolution on ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, saying the correspondence reflected Nehru’s opposition to the reconstruction and consecration of the Somnath Temple. Referring to the letters, Minister Vaja told the House that Nehru had written to the then President Rajendra Prasad on March 2, 1951, urgi…
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Banaskantha, Feb 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Saturday, laid the foundation stone for development works worth Rs 950 crore under the first phase of the Shakti Corridor at Adyashakti Dham Ambaji, a key project aimed at strengthening pilgrim infrastructure and connectivity at the revered Shakti Peeth. The Shakti Corridor project, planned at an estimated total cost of Rs 1,632 crore, will connect the main Ambaji temple with Gabbar Hill and Mansarovar.Officials said a long-ter…
Ahmedabad, Jan 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent three-day visit to Gujarat, especially his participation in the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, has been hailed as a landmark moment for the state. The Gujarat Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, reviewed the visit in detail during a meeting in Gandhinagar and praised the state administration for its flawless execution of the large-scale events.Briefing the media after the meeting, Gujarat government spokesperson and Minist…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Auditorium at the Kirori Mal College campus on National Youth Day.The Chief Minister said that the Delhi Government is continuously working to channel the creativity, innovation and energy of the youth in a positive direction.Extending her best wishes to all students, she said they should follow the ideals of Swami Vivekananda and play a significant role in realising the ‘Viksit Bharat’ visi…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations on Sunday, offering prayers before Lord Somnath and also participating in the ‘Sharuya Yatra’, a ceremonial procession to honour those who laid down their lives in defending the historic shrine in Gujarat.The temple, as highlighted by PM Modi earlier, stands tall as a symbol of India’s indomitable spirit and resilience and also reflects latter’s unwavering faith and service for…
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 stated on Sunday that raising the flag atop the historic Somnath Temple symbolises India’s strength and capability, showcasing it to the entire world.He emphasised that the Somnath Swabhiman Parv is not just a commemoration of the destruction that occurred a thousand years ago, but a celebration of a 1,000-year journey. It also serves as a festival celebrating India’s existence and pride.PM Modi added that regardless of any attempts t…
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Sunday as part of the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ celebrations.Amid Vedic chants, PM Modi performed ‘Abhishek’ and ‘Aarti’ at the historic temple and sought the blessings of Lord Somnath.He also interacted with the priests and administration of the sacred shrine. He also met the children from Gurukuls.The Prime Minister then proceeded towards the artists who performed during his ‘Shaury…
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 …
Somnath (Gujarat), Jan 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Somnath on Saturday as part of a three-day visit to Gujarat, where he participated in key events marking the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. The four-day national commemoration (January 8-11) celebrates 1,000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded attack on the historic Somnath Temple in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni.Expressing his deep sense of blessing, the Prime Minister described Somnath as a proud s…