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"ॐ नमो भगवते रूद्राय": Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads a grand roadshow and performs sacred rituals to celebrate 75 years of the historic Somnath Temple restoration in Gujarat, during a monumental two-day official visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday led a massive and spiritually charged roadshow in Gujarat’s Prabhas Patan as the country celebrated 75 years of the consecration of the reconstructed Somnath Temple. The temple, regarded by millions as a symbol of India’s civilisational strength, spiritual continuity and cultural pride, witnessed grand celebrations under the ongoing Somnath Amrut Mahotsav.
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The Prime Minister’s visit formed an important part of the commemorative events being organised to mark 75 years since India’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, inaugurated the reconstructed temple in 1951 after Independence. The occasion also carries deeper historical significance because it comes during the larger Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations, which were observed earlier this year to remember 1,000 years since the first invasion and destruction of the temple by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026.
The atmosphere across Prabhas Patan turned festive hours before the Prime Minister’s arrival. Thousands of devotees, local residents, saints and visitors gathered along the nearly 1.5-kilometre route stretching from the helipad to Veer Hamirji Circle near the Somnath Temple complex. Roads were decorated with saffron flags, flowers and banners welcoming the Prime Minister. As Modi’s convoy slowly moved through the coastal town amid strict security arrangements, chants filled the air from every direction.
People standing on both sides of the road enthusiastically waved saffron flags and raised slogans in support of the Prime Minister and in praise of Lord Shiva. Many devotees were seen carrying religious symbols, while others showered flower petals as the convoy passed through the packed streets. The roadshow transformed the temple town into a sea of devotion and celebration.
The event also highlighted India’s rich cultural diversity. Artists and folk performers from multiple states participated in the celebrations, presenting traditional dance forms and cultural performances at various designated points along the roadshow route. Several artists from West Bengal and other states dressed in colourful traditional attire performed before large crowds, adding vibrancy and energy to the event. The cultural showcases reflected the broader idea of India’s spiritual and cultural unity linked with the Somnath celebrations.
After completing the roadshow, Prime Minister Modi reached the ancient Somnath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of Hinduism’s most sacred Jyotirlingas. Inside the temple complex, the Prime Minister participated in a series of important religious ceremonies and rituals associated with the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav celebrations.
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Modi performed the Vishesh Maha Puja, Kumbhabhishek and Dhvajarohan rituals with traditional Vedic procedures and chants being conducted by priests inside the temple premises. The Dhvajarohan ceremony included the ceremonial hoisting of the temple flag, a ritual considered deeply sacred by devotees visiting Somnath.
As the rituals continued inside the temple complex, helicopters showered flower petals over the shrine, creating a grand visual spectacle around the historic temple situated along the Arabian Sea coast. Devotees present during the ceremonies described the moment as emotionally powerful and spiritually uplifting.
The Somnath Temple occupies a deeply important place in India’s civilisational and historical consciousness. Over centuries, the temple faced repeated invasions, destruction and reconstruction. Despite these attacks, the temple continued to rise again, eventually becoming a lasting symbol of the endurance of Hindu faith and India’s cultural identity.
Following Independence, the reconstruction of Somnath emerged as a major national project backed strongly by leaders including Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and K M Munshi. The restoration of the temple was viewed not merely as a reconstruction effort, but as a larger national commitment towards reclaiming India’s civilisational heritage after centuries of invasions and colonial rule.
Later in the day, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to address a large public gathering at Sadbhavana Ground as part of the ongoing celebrations. During the event, he will also release a commemorative Rs 75 coin marking the milestone year of the reconstructed temple.
According to the official notification issued on May 8, the commemorative coin will carry an image of the Somnath Temple on one side along with the inscription: “A celebration of 1000 years of India’s unwavering faith and devotion” alongside the year 2026. The special coin will be minted at the government mint located in Kolkata.
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Apart from the Somnath programmes, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to inaugurate the Sardar Dham Bhavan-3 in Vadodara, officially named the Shri Dushyant and Daksha Patel Complex. The large facility has been constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore and spread across nearly 4.75 lakh square feet.
The newly developed complex includes accommodation facilities, an NRI guest house, an e-library, career guidance centres, training facilities and a modern auditorium with seating capacity for around 1,000 people. Officials stated that the project has been designed to support educational, social and community-related activities.
Prime Minister Modi had arrived in Jamnagar on Sunday night at the beginning of his two-day Gujarat visit. Extensive preparations, decorations and public welcome programmes had been organised in advance across Jamnagar, Somnath and Vadodara ahead of the high-profile religious and public events linked to the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav celebrations.
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