New Delhi, Jan 10 (.) Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Somnath Temple in Gujarat on Saturday evening. The PM will participate in ‘Omkar Mantra’ chanting at the temple, which will be recited continuously for 72 hours in the temple complex. The event is being organised to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Mahmud of Ghazni’s attack on the Somnath temple in the year 1026.
Upon arriving, PM Modi called Somnath Temple a proud symbol of our civilisational courage.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Feeling blessed to be in Somnath, a proud symbol of our civilisational courage. This visit comes during Somnath Swabhiman Parv, when the entire nation has come together to mark a thousand years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026. Grateful to the people for the warm welcome.”
During his visit, Modi will also witness a drone show at the temple. “The Prime Minister will take part in the Shaurya Yatra, a ceremonial procession which has been organised to remember the warriors who died while defending the temple. The Shaurya Yatra will feature a symbolic procession of 108 horses, representing valor and sacrifice,” an official of the BJP said.
Modi will offer prayers at the Somnath temple at approximately 10:15 am on Sunday, and then participate in a public event organized to mark the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’.
PM will also perform Darshan and Pooja in Somnath Temple and also to participate in a public function marking Somnath Swabhiman Parv. Hundreds of saints from across the country will participate in the ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv.
. PWS PRP .