PM Modi’s Somnath Temple Visit LIVE: PM Modi Arrives At Somnath Temple To Attend Swabhiman Parv

PM Modi Somnath Temple Visit Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived Somnath in Gujarat on Saturday to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a major cultural and spiritual programme being held at the historic Somnath Temple.

On January 10, the Prime Minister will participate in Omkar Mantra chanting at the temple around 8 PM. The spiritual event will be followed by a drone show at the temple complex, adding a visual tribute to the occasion. The next morning, on January 11, he will join the Shaurya Yatra at around 9:45 AM.

The ceremonial procession honours the warriors who sacrificed their lives to protect the Somnath Temple and will include a symbolic march of 108 horses, representing courage and sacrifice. Later, the Prime Minister will perform darshan and pooja at the temple and address a public gathering in Somnath.

The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, being held from January 8 to 11, marks 1,000 years since the invasion of the temple by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026. Despite repeated destruction attempts, the temple remains a symbol of faith and resilience. Its restoration after independence was led by Sardar Patel, with the rebuilt shrine inaugurated in 1951 by Dr. Rajendra Prasad.

The completion of 75 years of this restoration in 2026 adds special meaning to the celebrations, which will also see hundreds of saints and 72 hours of continuous ‘Om’ chanting within the temple premises.