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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath Temple in Gujarat on January 11 to attend the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a four-day event celebrating India’s cultural heritage and spiritual resilience. The programme marks 1000 years since the first attack on Somnath and launches year-long initiatives.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the famous Somnath Temple in Gujarat on January 11th. During this visit, he will participate in the "Somnath Swabhiman Parv," which will be held from January 8th to 11th. According to officials, the occasion will also formally launch a year-long series of spiritual, cultural, and social programs under the Swabhiman Parv.
The Somnath Swabhiman Parv aims to strengthen India's ancient cultural heritage, faith, and self-respect. The four-day event will feature religious rituals, spiritual discourses, cultural performances, and social awareness programs. The local administration and trust have intensified preparations for the Prime Minister's visit. Special attention is being paid to security arrangements as well as the convenience of devotees.
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BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that this issue transcends politics and is linked to India's identity, self-respect, and future. He reminded that January 6, 2026, marks the 1000th anniversary of the attack on the Somnath Temple. The destruction of the temple by Mahmud of Ghazni in January 1026 is a painful chapter in Indian history, and it is important to remember it to prevent such incidents from recurring.
The Somnath Temple is considered the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas. According to religious beliefs, merely seeing it destroys sins and bestows virtue. This is why Somnath is considered a symbol of India's soul and eternal tradition.
Referring to May 11, 1951, when the Somnath Temple was restored, the country's first President, Rajendra Prasad, had stated that the complete consecration of Somnath would be considered when India too reached the pinnacle of prosperity. This pledge was realized despite opposition from then-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Today, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, India is moving rapidly in that direction.
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Prime Minister Modi has previously stated that the Somnath Temple, which has been rebuilt despite repeated foreign invasions, is a symbol of the unwavering spirit of Indian civilization. In a recent article, he stated that the year 2026 holds special significance for Somnath, as it marks the completion of 1,000 years since the first invasion—and this is a powerful testimony to the invincible spirit of Indian civilization.
