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PM Modi Leads Historic Shaurya Yatra at Somnath, Marking 1000 Years of Resilience

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the historic Shaurya Yatra at Somnath as part of a national commemoration marking 1000 years since the first recorded attack on the temple. The yatra, a symbol of courage and sacrifice, featured cultural performances from various states and a massive public turnout. PM Modi offered prayers at the temple and paid tributes to historical figures like Veer Hamirji Gohil and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event highlighted the temple's unique history of repeated destruction and restoration, underscoring its enduring spiritual significance.

Key Points: PM Modi Joins Somnath Shaurya Yatra, Marks 1000-Year Legacy

  • Commemorates 1000 years since first attack on Somnath
  • Symbolizes courage and cultural resilience
  • PM Modi offered prayers and paid floral tributes
  • Featured cultural performances from across India
  • Part of four-day Somnath Swabhiman Parv
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PM Narendra Modi participates in 'Shaurya Yatra' of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the grand Shaurya Yatra at Somnath Temple, commemorating 1000 years since the first recorded attack and celebrating India's unbroken faith.

PM Narendra Modi participates in 'Shaurya Yatra' of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv'
"This grandest-ever Shaurya Yatra... stood as a symbol of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. - Official Press Release"

Gandhinagar, January 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the grand Shaurya Yatra in the context of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv on Sunday. On this occasion, thousands of people present at Somnath's Shankh Circle welcomed him with flowers amid divine chants of "Har Har Mahadev" and "Jai Somnath."

The Prime Minister waved to and acknowledged the huge crowd lining the road from Shankh Circle to Hamirsinh Circle. According to the official press release, "This grandest-ever Shaurya Yatra in Somnath's history also stood as a symbol of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'."

Along the route, artists from various states presented diverse cultural performances, showcasing the rich heritage of Indian culture.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister was joined by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, Spokesperson Minister Jitu Vaghani, and Education Minister Pradyuman Vaja.

The occasion further highlighted the importance of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv and filled the gathered crowd with pride.

Meanwhile, PM Modi offered prayers at the Somnath temple. He also paid floral tributes to the statues of Veer Hamirji Gohil and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Veer Hamirji Gohil sacrificed his life while defending the Somnath Temple in 1299 AD during the invasion led by Zafar Khan.

PM Modi took part in the Shaurya Yatra at Somnath as part of a four-day national commemoration marking 1,000 years of unbroken faith and resilience since the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple in January 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni.

The 'Shaurya Yatra' is a symbolic procession organised as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. It represents courage, sacrifice and the indomitable spirit that preserved Somnath through centuries of adversity.

Ahead of the yatra, 108 horses from the Gujarat Police Mounted Unit arrived to take part in the event.

Somnath Swabhiman Parv, held from January 8 to January 11, 2026, marks 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni's first attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026.

The attack marked the start of a long period during which the temple was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt. Despite this, Somnath remained deeply rooted in the collective memory of the people. The repeated destruction and restoration of the temple is unique in world history, reflecting its enduring spiritual and cultural significance.

On Kartak Sud 1, Diwali day, November 12, 1947, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel visited the ruins of Somnath and expressed his resolve to rebuild the temple, calling its restoration vital for restoring India's cultural confidence. The reconstruction, carried out with public support, was completed with the consecration of the present temple on May 11, 1951, in the presence of then President Rajendra Prasad.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The cultural performances from various states sound beautiful. It's a great way to showcase India's diversity while commemorating a shared history. Events like this truly embody the 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' spirit.
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Vikram M
Remembering the sacrifice of Veer Hamirji Gohil and the vision of Sardar Patel is crucial. While the event is symbolic, I hope it inspires real reflection on the courage it takes to protect and rebuild our heritage, not just celebrate it once.
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Priya S
A thousand years of unbroken faith... that's truly remarkable. As a history student, I find the continuous cycle of destruction and restoration at Somnath unique. It shows our ancestors never gave up. More such events should be covered in our school curriculum.
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Rohit P
The scale of the event with 108 horses and thousands of people is impressive. But I respectfully wonder about the cost. Could some of these resources also be directed towards preserving other, less famous historical sites that are crumbling?
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Michael C
Visiting from the US, it's fascinating to learn about this deep historical context. The idea of a temple being destroyed and rebuilt over a millennium, holding such significance, is a powerful narrative of cultural survival.

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