Prabhas Patan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Somnath, Gujarat today. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister remarked that this time is extraordinary, this atmosphere is extraordinary, and this celebration is extraordinary. He highlighted that on one side stands Lord Mahadev himself, and on the other, the vast waves of the ocean, with the rays of the sun, the resonance of mantras, and the surge of devotion. He stated that in this divine environment, ...Read More

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared an Op-Ed marking the historic milestone of 1,000 years since the first attack on Somnath in 1026 AD. He emphasised that despite repeated assaults over centuries, Somnath continues to stand tall as a symbol of India’s enduring spirit. He noted that Somnath’s story is not merely about a temple, but about the unbreakable courage of countless children of Bharat Mata who safeguarded the nation’s culture and civilisation. Here is the full tex...Read More

Gir Somnath: The Police Inspector (PI) of Prabhas Patan Police Station has been suspended by the District Police Chief over alleged misconduct. Inspector M.V. Patel reportedly went on leave from duty without proper authorization. He had initially requested leave for his nephew’s wedding, but when sufficient leave was not approved, he reportedly went on sick leave without permission. Owing to this indiscipline, District Superintendent of Police Jaideepsinh Jadeja suspended PI M.V. Patel with i...Read More

Gir Somnath: A demolition drive being carried out to remove illegal encroachments on government land turned tense in Prabhas Patan today after a mob pelted stones at the police. The incident occurred during the demolition of an illegal ‘Rangeela’ dargah. The police resorted to a mild lathi charge to disperse the crowd after several women also clashed with personnel on duty. As the crowd swelled, the police fired three tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. According to offic...Read More

Prabhas Patan: Tensions have flared in the temple town of Prabhas Patan over the proposed Somnath Corridor Project, with local residents voicing strong opposition to the ongoing land acquisition process. On Tuesday, the town observed a complete shutdown in protest, followed by a large public gathering where women prominently raised slogans declaring, “We do not want the corridor.” Today, a large group of affected villagers gathered to submit a memorandum to the Prant officer. According to t...Read More

Prabhas Patan: Authorities in Somnath today carried out demolition action and removed illegal encroachments near Ram Mandir under heavy police security. Over 30 unauthorized residential structures were razed around Rudreshwar Mandir. The issue of illegal constructions had long been a point of contention between the Somnath Temple Trust and encroachers, leading to legal proceedings. The court ruled in favor of the Somnath Trust, prompting today’s action to clear the encroachments in front of th...Read More

Prabhas Patan: Devotees visiting Prabhas Tirtha will now be able to witness a grand aarti at the Triveni Sangam every evening. On the third day of Somnath Mahotsav, held on the occasion of Maha Shivratri, District Collector Digvijay Singh Jadeja participated in the Sangam Aarti with his family.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by DeshGujarat (@deshgujaratinsta) During the event, the Collecto...Read More