Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Actress Nimrat Kaur sought divine blessings at the Somnath Temple, Nageshwar Temple, and the Dwarkadhish Temple as she went on a beautiful spiritual trip to Gujarat. Posting a handful of pictures of herself from the revered temples in Gujarat, the actress could be seen posing in front of the shrines, giving a peek into their beautiful architecture.For the caption, she simply wrote: “Divine blessings and eternal gratitude. Shri Somnath Namah, Shri Nageshwaraya Namah , Shri…
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Vadodara, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday concluded his visit to Gujarat with a grand roadshow in Vadodara, marking the final public engagement of the day, which also included religious and development-related programmes. The engagements included his visit to the Somnath Temple and participation in Sardardham initiatives.Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister visited the Somnath Temple, where he took part in commemorative observances linked to the temple’s historic reconst…
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…
Chandigarh, May 11 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini, on Monday said the Somnath Temple “is not merely a place of worship but a timeless symbol of India’s Sanatan consciousness, unwavering faith and national self-respect that has inspired the nation to rise stronger after every invasion, struggle and adversity”. Addressing the state-level Somnath Swabhiman Parva, organised at the sacred Shree Sangmeshwar Mahadev Temple Arunai in Pehowa in Kurukshetra district, the Chief Mini…
Gir Somnath, May 11 (IANS) Crowds gathered in Gir Somnath on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi travelled through the district in a roadshow en route to the Somnath Temple, with supporters lining the route and several displays prepared to welcome him.Among those present was a supporter known locally as ‘Junior Bachchan’, Pinakin Gohil from Bhavnagar, who attracted attention by carrying a large decorative replica of the Somnath Temple during the procession.Gohil, who works in the entertainmen…
Amaravati, May 11 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said that the Somnath temple is an enduring symbol of India’s civilisational spirit, reflecting the sacrifice and devotion of those who have defended and rebuilt it over the centuries. The Chief Minister shared his thoughts on X in response to PM Modi’s post, in which he performed Mahapuja on Monday to mark the completion of 75 years of the temple’s restoration.“Ours is a land where faith is respected and…
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 11 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi with strengthening the spirit of cultural nationalism and the resurgence of Sanatan Hindu cultural consciousness, as he addressed the ‘Somnath Amrut Parv’ marking 75 years of the reconstruction of the historic Somnath Temple. The ceremony was held at Somnath Temple in Prabhas Patan, where Patel described the shrine as a longstanding symbol of India’s faith, resilience, and civil…
Gir Somnath (Gujarat), May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday linked India’s Pokhran nuclear tests in 1998 with the country’s spiritual traditions during his address at the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations in Gujarat. Speaking at a public meeting after participating in ceremonies at the Somnath Temple, PM Modi said the anniversary of the Pokhran nuclear tests coinciding with the Somnath celebrations carried special significance.“Today is special for another reason as wel…
Bhubaneswar, May 11 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday said his government is focused on generating employment opportunities for local people through tourism development by promoting the “Orange Economy,” or a culture-based economy, in the state. CM Majhi was speaking at a special event at the shrine of the Lord Lingaraj Temple here, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the reconstruction of Gujarat’s Somnath Temple, the “Somnath Swabhiman Parv”.Addre…