Articles tagged under: Prabhas Patan

Gujarat ministers hold 4 group discussions in Chintan Shivir at Prabhas Patan

November 22, 2024
Gujarat ministers hold 4 group discussions in Chintan Shivir at Prabhas Patan

Prabhas Patan: On the second day of the 11th Chintan Shivir held at Somnath, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, along with ministers, senior secretaries, and state cabinet officials, participated in group discussions focused on accelerating Gujarat's overall development journey. Key topics discussed included creating new employment opportunities in the state, increasing rural incomes through the holistic development of agriculture and pastoralism, achieving full saturation in government schem...Read More

3D light and sound show at Somnath Temple to resume from Oct 25

October 24, 2024
3D light and sound show at Somnath Temple to resume from Oct 25

Prabhas Patan: A 3D light and sound show showcasing the glory of Sri Somnath Tirtha is being relaunched after the monsoon break for pilgrims visiting Sri Somnath Mahadev Mandir from the country and around the world. Devotees will be informed about the history of Shri Somnath Tirtha, including how Lord Somnath came to this land through the penance of Chandradev, how Lord Shri Krishna performed his final leela and went to Nijdham, and how this shrine came to be known as Prabhas. A light and sou...Read More

Charas worth Rs. 73 lakh seized on the Somnath coast in Gujarat

July 04, 2024
Charas worth Rs. 73 lakh seized on the Somnath coast in Gujarat

Prabhas Patan: Rs. 73 lakh value Charas was found on the Somnath coast in Prabhas Patan. The recovered substance weighed 1.454 kg. The packet was lying on the coast unclaimed. It was spotted by Assistant Sub Inspector Devdanbhai Kumbharwadia. Prabhas Patan police have filed an offence under the NDPS Act. DeshGujaratRead More

Forest dept captures Leopard near Somnath Temple

May 29, 2024
Forest dept captures Leopard near Somnath Temple

Gir Somnath: The Forest Department today captured a leopard that was sighted near Somnath Mandir in Prabhas Patan a few days ago. A few days ago, some locals saw a leopard roaming in the parking area of Somnath temple. Concerned by this, the locals reported the matter to the forest department. Considering the security of locals and the large number of tourists, the forest department planted cages across the area. Today, the leopard was caught in one of the cages. It is to be noted that the...Read More

Unseasonal rain, strong winds: Kartiki Purnima fair at Somnath declared over one day early

November 26, 2023
Unseasonal rain, strong winds: Kartiki Purnima fair at Somnath declared over one day early

Prabhas Patan: Kartiki Purnima fair near Somnath mandir has been declared over, earlier by one day due to unseasonal rain and strong winds. Kartiki Purnima fair which is being celebrated at Somnath Gitamandir helipad Ground was as per its original schedule going to end tomorrow(Monday). However due to unseasonal rain, the stalls, dome, poles, etc suffered damages this morning. The district administration, Shri Somnath Trust and district police decided to end the fair one day early today i...Read More

Demolition drive against illegal encroachment on Govt land in Prabhas Patan

October 08, 2023
Demolition drive against illegal encroachment on Govt land in Prabhas Patan

Prabhas Patan: A massive demolition drive was carried out today in Prabhas Patan which is known for its world-famous Somnath mandir, the first jyotirlinga. Local police, State Reserve Police (SRP), crime branch, Special Operation Group (SOG) - in total 300 police men were deployed for smooth demolition. No protest was noticed during the day. Illegal commercial constructions over government owned land were cleared after due process of serving notices and surveys. The drive covered nearly 50 illeg...Read More

ISRO Chairman Somanath at Somnath in Gujarat; Offers puja

September 28, 2023
ISRO Chairman Somanath at Somnath in Gujarat; Offers puja

Veraval: The Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S. P. Somanath, is on visit to Gujarat. During his trip to the state, Somanath visited the renowned Somnath Temple in Prabhas Patan of Saurashtra region. Somanath performed Mahapuja at Jyotirlinga Somnath mandir and sought the blessings of Somnath Mahadev. The ISRO chairman was welcomed at Veraval Railway Station by the Dy. Collector Bhumika R. Vataliya, District Panchayat President, Manjula Ben Uchal, and District BJP Pr...Read More

ભક્તોને ભસ્મ,રુદ્રાક્ષ અને નમન પ્રસાદ સ્વરૂપે મોકલવા સોમનાથ ટ્રસ્ટ અને ભારતીય પોસ્ટ વિભાગ સાથે આવ્યા

March 08, 2023
ભક્તોને ભસ્મ,રુદ્રાક્ષ અને નમન પ્રસાદ સ્વરૂપે મોકલવા સોમનાથ ટ્રસ્ટ અને ભારતીય પોસ્ટ વિભાગ સાથે આવ્યા

પ્રભાસ પાટણ: સોમનાથ ટ્રસ્ટ દ્વારા મહાશિવરાત્રી પર્વ પર ભક્તો માટે "બિલ્વપુજા સેવા" લોન્ચ કરવામાં આવી હતી. જેમાં માત્ર 21 રૂપિયા ની ન્યોછાવર રાશિ સાથે ભક્ત તરફથી મહાશિવરત્રિના પર્વે સોમનાથ મહ...Read More

Morari Bapu launches online darshan facility of Shri Somnath Trust at Ram Mandir

February 19, 2023
Morari Bapu launches online darshan facility of Shri Somnath Trust at Ram Mandir

Prabhas Patan: Ram Kathakar Morari Bapu today inaugurated the live online darshan facility of Shri Somnath Trust run Ram Mandir at Prabhas Patan - Somnath. With this facility functional, the live online darshan of Shri Ram Mandir under Shri Somnath Trust will be available for devotees worldwide. DeshGujarat Read More

Reconstructed ancient Pragateshwar Mahadev Mandir reopens in Prabhas Patan

February 19, 2023
Reconstructed ancient Pragateshwar Mahadev Mandir reopens in Prabhas Patan

Prabhas Patan: An old Pragateshwar Mahadev Mandir near Bhalka Tirth at Prabhas Patan which was in a dilapidated condition for a long, has been now rebuilt at a cost of Rs. 50 lakh by Shri Somnath Trust under the guidance of Trust head PM Narendra Modi and dedicated today with Yagna, Dhwaja rohan, Kalash sthapan, Puja and Punah Pratishtha ceremony. These details were shared by Shri Somnath Trust in a formal communication. While the Trust spent Rs. 42 lahks, a private donor donated Rs. 8 lahks for...Read More