Somnath Swabhiman Parv

July 14, 2026 1:38 PM

Uttarakhand CM flags off special train to Veraval on ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday flagged off a special train from Harrawala Railway Station in Dehradun to Veraval (Somnath) on the occasion of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'. Extending his best wishes to the devotees, the Chief Minister said the journey is not merely a religious pilgrimage but also a powerful means of connecting people with the nation's pride, cultural consciousness, and Sanatan traditions. CM Dhami expressed happiness that nearly 700 devotees from diffe...

January 11, 2026 1:10 PM

Celebration of 1000-year journey, festival of India’s existence and pride: PM Modi on Somnath Swabhiman Parv

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 to undermine India or Somnath,...

January 11, 2026 9:37 AM

‘Somnath stands as beacon of eternal divinity’: PM Modi

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 January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazn...

January 10, 2026 3:34 PM

Somnath Swabhiman Parv marks a millennium of faith and civilisational resilience

India is marking a major milestone with the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, being observed from 8 to 11 January 2026, to commemorate one thousand years since the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni. The event is not framed as a remembrance of destruction, but as a celebration of resilience, faith and civilisational pride embedded in India’s oldest spiritual traditions. Somnath, located at Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Gujarat, occupies a unique place in the country...

January 9, 2026 2:22 PM

PM Modi to visit Gujarat from January 10 to 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to Gujarat from January 10 to 12, during which he will take part in religious, cultural, developmental and diplomatic engagements across Somnath, Rajkot, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The Prime Minister will begin his visit on the evening of January 10 in Somnath. At around 8 pm, he will participate in Omkar Mantra chanting at the Somnath Temple, followed by a drone show at the temple premises. On January 11, PM Modi will take part in the ...

January 9, 2026 12:58 PM

PM Modi to participate in Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat on January 10-11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath in Gujarat on January 10 and 11, 2026, to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a programme being organised to commemorate 1,000 years of unbroken spirit and civilisational continuity since the first invasion of the Somnath Temple. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi will begin his engagements on January 10 by participating in Omkar Mantra chanting at the Somnath Temple at around 8 pm. This will be followed by a drone show a...

January 8, 2026 3:06 PM

PM Modi extends greetings to nation on commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the commencement of Somnath Swabhiman Parv, recalling the enduring civilisational spirit that has kept the Somnath Temple alive in the collective consciousness of India for over a thousand years. He said that despite repeated historical assaults, the shrine emerged stronger, reinforcing the sentiment of India’s cultural unity and unbroken faith. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi said, "Jai Somnath! Somnath Swabhiman...

January 5, 2026 4:55 PM

PM Modi marks 1,000 years of Somnath’s resilience, hails temple as symbol of India’s unbroken spirit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday commemorated 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026 AD, describing the iconic shrine as a timeless symbol of India’s civilisational resilience and unbreakable spirit. Sharing an Op-Ed on the occasion, the Prime Minister said Somnath’s legacy goes beyond a temple, reflecting the courage and faith of generations who safeguarded India’s culture and civilisation despite repeated assaults. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Jai Somna...