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Gujarat Extends Somnath Swabhiman Parv Till Jan 15 Amid Massive Devotee Turnout

The Gujarat government has extended the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations until January 15th in response to public sentiment. The festival, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has already seen massive participation, including a Shaurya Yatra with over one lakh devotees. Key attractions have included a 72-hour Akhand Omkar chanting, a spectacular drone show with 3,000 drones, and various cultural programs. The state administration, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, organized the event to allow maximum public participation in this celebration of faith and heritage.

Key Points: Somnath Swabhiman Parv Extended to Jan 15 | Gujarat Festival

  • Festival extended due to public demand
  • Over 1 lakh joined Shaurya Yatra
  • Featured 3000-drone mega show
  • Part of 1000-year faith celebration
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Gujarat: Somnath Swabhiman Parv' to be held till January 15

Gujarat extends the Somnath Swabhiman Parv till January 15. PM Modi inaugurated the festival featuring a mega drone show and Shaurya Yatra.

"the festival should enable as many people as possible to benefit from it - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

Gandhinagar, January 11

The Gujarat State Government has decided to extend the celebrations of 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' until January 15 at Somnath, in light of public sentiments and demands. In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the grand celebrations of 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' were being held at Somnath from January 8 to 11.

In his address on Sunday as well, the Prime Minister expressed the view that, given the faith, devotion, and unwavering belief of the people in Lord Bholenath, the festival should enable as many people as possible to benefit from it, according to the release.

Providing details in this regard, Spokesperson and Agriculture Minister Shri Jitubhai Vaghani stated that, under the inspiring presence of the Prime Minister, 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' is being celebrated in a historic manner at Somnath.

As part of this festival, more than one lakh people participated in the 'Shaurya Yatra' organised in the inspiring presence of the Prime Minister, and people became immersed in devotion to Lord Shiva.

Just as programmes were organised from January 8 to 11, in the same sequence, this 1,000-year celebration of unwavering faith will continue till January 15, with devotees participating from across the country.

Under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the guidance of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, the festival has been successfully conducted due to the concerted efforts of members of the State Cabinet and the entire administrative machinery.

As part of this festival, in the presence of the Prime Minister, the 72-hour Akhand Omkar chanting, a mega drone show with 3,000 drones, the Shaurya Yatra with 108 horses, and various artistic creations by artists who arrived at Somnath from different states became major centres of attraction.

In a devotional atmosphere, devotees will get to enjoy a series of various traditional cultural programs.

According to a release, to ensure that the maximum number of people across the country can experience this religious occasion that reinstates the heritage and legacy of Indian culture, the State Government has decided to extend this festival till January 15.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I appreciate the cultural significance, I hope the extension was planned with proper crowd management and sanitation facilities in mind. Large gatherings need meticulous arrangements for everyone's safety and comfort.
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Vikram M
A 1000-year celebration of faith! It's great to see our ancient traditions being celebrated on such a grand scale. The blend of devotion (Shaurya Yatra) with modern technology (drone show) shows a progressive India rooted in its culture.
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Priya S
My family attended on the 10th. The energy was unbelievable! So happy more people will get this chance. The traditional cultural programs are a treat, especially for the younger generation to connect with our roots.
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Rohit P
Good decision by the Gujarat government. Listening to public sentiment and extending the festival is praiseworthy. Somnath temple holds a special place in the heart of every Indian. Hope the logistics for the extra days are handled well.
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Michael C
The scale of this event is impressive. 108 horses, 3000 drones, over a lakh participants... it's a massive cultural undertaking. It's interesting to see how India showcases its heritage.

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