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September 27, 2026 1:03 PM

India’s heritage and resilience reflected in Somnath, Modhera: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s historical resilience, cultural heritage and commitment to preserving its ancient legacy, recalling the history of the Somnath Temple and Modhera Sun Temple during the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’. PM Modi recalled that the year began with the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’, a celebration of national pride marking the history and enduring legacy of the Somnath Temple. “A thousand years ago, in 1026,...

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 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...

December 31, 2024 10:51 AM

India becomes fourth nation to achieve space docking with indigenous system: Jitendra Singh praises ISRO’s SpaDeX mission

India has reached a major milestone in space exploration, becoming the fourth nation to successfully perform space docking using its indigenously developed 'Bharatiya Docking System,' Union Minister Jitendra Singh said after the successful launch of ISRO's SpaDeX mission on Monday. In a post on X, Singh praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for laying the foundation for a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India). "A humble tribute to PM @narendramodi's mantra of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' paving the way fo...