Somnath: As part of its ₹4.08 lakh crore budget for the fiscal year 2026–27, the Gujarat government has announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art Multi-Modal Transport Hub at Somnath. The project is expected to boost the government’s efforts to position Somnath as a “global destination” while enhancing the travel experience for millions of pilgrims. A Modern Transit Hub for Somnath The proposed Somnath Multi-Modal Transport Hub will function as a world-class bus port equipped w...Read More

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

Prabhas Patan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at Somnath in Prabhas Patan to take part in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, being held on January 10 and 11, 2026. On Saturday evening, January 10, the Prime Minister took part in the sacred Omkar Mantra chanting at the Somnath Temple, followed by a drone show at the temple parisar. Today, January 11, the Prime Minister is participating in key ceremonial and public events at Somnath. He is taking part in the Shaurya Yatra, a symbolic procession o...Read More

Prabhas Patan: As part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a grand drone show was organised at the Somnath Temple premises, creating a festive and joyful atmosphere at the sacred Somnath Dham. Using around 3,000 drones, stunning images were created in the sky over the Arabian Sea, becoming the main attraction for the public. Through drone lights, images of the Trishul, Om, Lord Shankar’s Tandav, Veer Hamirji, Ahilyabai Holkar, the attack on Somnath, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Swabhiman Parv l...Read More

Somnath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today began his three-day visit to his home state of Gujarat after arriving at Rajkot Airport. At the airport, he was welcomed by State Cabinet Minister Kunvarjibhai Bavaliya, the Mayor of Rajkot, the Chief Secretary of the Gujarat government, the in-charge Director General of Police of Gujarat, and other senior officials. After a brief halt of around five minutes at the airport, the Prime Minister departed for Prabhas Patan by helicopter. Watch | PM...Read More

Gandhinagar: A major cultural and spiritual festival, “Somnath Swabhiman Parva,” symbolising devotion, bravery and India’s civilisational pride, will be held at the first Jyotirlinga, Somnath, from January 8 to 11, Gujarat Government Spokesperson and Protocol Minister Jitubhai Vaghani said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Vaghani said the event marks a rare historical coincidence: 1,000 years since Mahmud Ghaznavi’s invasion of the Somnath Temple in 1026 AD, and 75 years since...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

Prabhaspatan: The district administration has begun preparations in full swing amid the possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is also the Chairman of the Somnath Temple Trust, visiting Somnath on January 10 to offer prayers at the Somnath Mahadev temple. It is learnt that the proposed visit is likely to take place following the Prime Minister’s engagements at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Connect event in Rajkot. In anticipation of the visit, officials have started reviewing securit...Read More

Prabhas Patan: India's richest person Mukesh Dhirubhai Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industry Limited (RIL) today visited Somnath Mandir at Prabhas Patan in coastal Saurashtra today. He was accompanied by wife Nita Ambani and son Anant Ambani. Ambanis prayed at Somnath Mandir, the first of 12 Jyotirlingas and offered Jal. They made donation of Rs. 5 crore as Shivarpan. Around the setting of the new year of 2026, Ambanis also visited another major pilgrim centre Dwark...Read More

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, will visit Gujarat from October 9 to 11, 2025, the President's Secretariat announced today. As per the press releases, she will arrive in Rajkot on the evening of October 9. On October 10, the President will perform Darshan and Aarti at Somnath Temple. She will also visit Gir National Park and interact with members of the local tribal community at Sasan Gir. On October 11, the President will perform Darshan and Aarti at Dwarkadhish Temple in D...Read More