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NATION | PM Modi in Gujarat

Heartfelt Tribute Paid to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Prime Minister Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at
Somnath, Gujarat. He stated that Sardar Patel’s foresight and unwavering
resolve played a decisive role in the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple. He
highlighted that it was Sardar Patel’s dream to witness Somnath restored to its full
glory, standing as a symbol of India’s civilizational pride and spiritual continuity.
The nation will remain forever committed to realising this vision of Sardar Patel.

Witnessed a breathtaking flypast
On the auspicious occasion of the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav, PM Modi witnessed
a breathtaking flypast performed by the Indian Air Force’s ‘Suryakiran’ Aerobatic
Team. He remarked that this magnificent confluence of glory and valour in the
skies cast a radiant glow of saffron and the tricolour over the Somnath Temple.
This spectacular sight and spirit of bhakti (reverence) and shakti (power) filled
every heart with deep joy and made every Indian proud.

that the indestructible form of India, which could not be erased
by centuries of vicious attempts, could not be defeated,” asserted
PM Modi. He stated that the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav transcends
mere commemoration. “This is not just a celebration of the past;
this is also India’s inspiration for the next one thousand years.”

PM MODI PARTICIPATES IN SOMNATH AMRIT
MAHOTSAV
PM Modi participated in the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav at the
sacred Somnath Temple – one of India’s twelve Jyotirlingas
and a symbol of the nation’s unwavering faith and civilisational
heritage. The Somnath Amrit Mahotsav was celebrated to mark
the completion of 75 years since the inauguration of the recon-
structed temple. As part of the festivities, he took part in several
auspicious religious and cultural programmes and attended the
flag-hoisting ceremony. On this occasion, a commemorative
postage stamp and coin were also released, paying tribute to
Somnath’s rich heritage and spiritual significance. SHARED A PHOTOGRAPH
OF SOMNATH
MAHAPUJA AND KUMBHABHISHEK AT THE
SOMNATH TEMPLE PM Modi shared a photograph of the Somnath
During his visit to Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also Temple, captured while he was travelling from
performed the Mahapuja and Kumbhabhishek rituals at the Somnath to Vadodara. He further noted that
Somnath Temple. He remarked that being bestowed with such on the shores of Prabhas Patan, the Somnath
immense good fortune constitutes one of the most emotional and Temple stands tall as a radiant symbol of
unforgettable moments of his life. Worshipping Lord Mahadev on devotion, history and civilisational spirit. It has
this special occasion, held to commemorate the 75th anniversary outlasted barbaric attacks, invasions and the
of the reconstructed Somnath Temple, was truly an unforgetta- passage of centuries. It is eternal. Somnath
ble experience. He further stated that Darshan and Pujan serve gives every Indian strength, courage and
as a source of boundless spiritual energy. hope. n
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