Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has sanctioned Rs 253.94 crore for multiple development works in 14 towns and one metropolis with the objective of increasing the ease of living by increasing the well-being of the citizens living in the towns and cities of the state from Swarnim Jayanthi Chief Minister's Urban Development Scheme. To turn the challenges of urbanization intensified due to the growing business and industries as a result of Gujarat's world-class development, the curren...Read More

Keshod: In efforts to promote Gujarat and India's pilgrimage sites as top global tourism destinations by re-exposing Indian culture, a direct flight service from Ahmedabad to Keshod has been launched. Additionally, the Somnath Trust has initiated a free pickup bus service for pilgrims visiting Somnath today on the auspicious day of Dhanteras. The Ahmedabad to Keshod direct flight service will operate three days a week—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday—providing more travel options for devot...Read More

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

Prabas Patan: The District Collector of Gir Somnath today provided a comprehensive update on the demolition drive carried out by the district administration against illegal encroachments near the iconic Somnath Temple. The District Collector, DD Jadeja, said, "There was heavy encroachment on Survey No. 1851 and 52 near Somnath Temple, covering a total area of around 102 acres and worth over Rs. 320 crores. This encroachment included commercial, residential, and religious structures. We have c...Read More

New Delhi: The Supreme Court today refused to issue an order to maintain the status quo regarding the demolition of allegedly illegal religious structures, near Somnath temple in Prabhas Patan of Gujarat. However, the court stressed that state authorities would be held responsible if they were found to be in violation of its prior directive. Justices Bhushan R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan warned that any breach of their restraining order on demolitions would result in serious consequences, sta...Read More

Ahmedabad: Justice Sangita Vishen of the Gujarat High Court on Thursday refused to maintain the status quo at the site of the demolition drive near the Somnath temple in Prabhas Patan. This operation involved the demolition of a mosque, shrines, a graveyard, and the homes of dargah caretakers. The High Court has been reviewing a petition from the Auliya-e-Deen Committee, which opposed the demolition that began on September 28 and sought the restoration of the site. As all structures were demo...Read More

Prabhas Patan: A major demolition operation with 36 JCBs, 70 tractors, 5 Hitachin machines, 10 dumpers and 1400 police men was conducted at Prabhas Patan in Gir Somnath district close to Somnath Mandir. The enchrochments were done on government land by setting up religious and other structures. Large number of minority community members gathered to curiously witness the operation, which was conducted peacefully. However around 13 persons were detained and 130 were arrested after their protest. ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi today evening chaired the meeting of Shri Somnath Trust. The meeting was held at Raj Bhavan, the residence of Gandhinagar where the Prime Minister takes a night halt when he is in home-state Gujarat, particulary in Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar. PM Modi heads Shri Somnath Trust which looks after the management of Shri Somnath Mandir and number of other Mandirs and nearby lands in Prabhas Patan, a famous pilgrim town known for historic Somnath Mandir...Read More

Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi will chair the meeting of Shri Somnath Trust today here. This will be 123rd meeting of Shri Somnath Trust. Prime Minister Modi is heading the Trust. The meeting shall meet in Raj Bhavan, the residence of the State Governor at around 6 pm. The other members of the trust include union Home minister Amitbhai Shah, former deputy prime minister LK Advani among others. The Mandir will host Ayushya mantrajap, Mahadev mahapuja, Dhwajarohan and Sandhya ...Read More

Prabhas Patan: Thousands of pilgrims reached Somnath Mandir early in the morning on the first day of Shravan today which is also the first Somvar of Shravan this year. Long queues of devotees continued throughout the morning and beyond. The mandir was opened at 4 am due to Shravan and Shravan-Somvar. Dhavaja pujan, Mritinjay jap yagna and Palkhi yatra etc ceremonies took place in the morning. Somnath mandir, the first Jyotirlinga will continue to attract large number of devotees throug...Read More