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108 Horsemen in Shaurya Yatra to Mark Somnath Temple's 75th Anniversary

The Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a four-day festival marking the 75th anniversary of the Somnath Mahadev Temple's inauguration, has begun in Gujarat. A key highlight is the Shaurya Yatra on January 11, featuring 108 Gujarat Police Cavalry horsemen in traditional attire, rehearsing under senior guidance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the temple to participate in the concluding celebrations. The event honors the temple's millennium-long legacy of resilience and aims to spread its message of national pride and self-respect.

Key Points: PM Modi at Somnath Swabhiman Parv with Shaurya Yatra

  • 108 horsemen in Shaurya Yatra
  • PM Modi to attend Jan 11
  • Marks 75th temple anniversary
  • Celebrates 1000-year resilience
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Somnath Swabhiman Parv: Shaurya Yatra to see participation of 108 horsemen in traditional attire

PM Modi joins Somnath Swabhiman Parv. See 108 Gujarat Police horsemen in Shaurya Yatra celebrating 75 years & 1000-year legacy.

"The horses symbolise power, while Somnath reflects self-respect, together recalling a legacy of sacrifice and bravery."

Gandhinagar, Jan 8

The four-day Somnath Swabhiman Parv kicked off at the Somnath Mahadev Temple on Thursday, marking the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the historic shrine of Lord Shiva.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the Somnath Temple on January 11 to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations.

One of the upcoming highlights of the festival is the grand Shaurya Yatra, which will be held on the concluding day i.e. January 11 and will see 108 horsemen of the Gujarat Police Cavalry participate in traditional attire.

The horses symbolise power, while Somnath reflects self-respect, together recalling a legacy of sacrifice and bravery. To participate in this Shaurya Yatra, horses and riders from 15 districts of the Gujarat Police Cavalry have arrived in Somnath.

Under the guidance of DIG Shri Rajendrasinh Chudasama, the horsemen have been rehearsing in Somnath for the past three days. Today's rehearsal filled the atmosphere with chants of 'Jai Somnath - Har Har Mahadev'.

Early this morning, the four-day festival kicked off with a 72-hour-long 'Akhand Omkar Jap' at the temple premises. The ceremony marked its opening with the resounding echoes of conch shells and traditional 'damrus'.

Swabhiman Parv celebrates the enduring spirit of Somnath temple as the year 2026 marks 1,000 years, since the first attack on Somnath took place in January 1026 AD.

The Somnath Mahadev Temple reflects India's self-respect, resilience, and reconstruction. Despite repeated invasions, Somnath rose again and stands firm as a symbol of the nation's unwavering pride.

The Somnath Swabhiman Parv seeks to bring this history alive for the present generation. The four-day event will celebrate India's cultural confidence, spiritual heritage, and national pride, spreading Somnath's message of self-respect across the nation.

- IANS

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Priya S
While the celebration of our heritage is important, I hope the focus remains on the spiritual significance of Somnath and the message of resilience, rather than just the political optics of the PM's visit. The temple's history itself is inspiring enough.
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Rohit P
The sound of conch shells and damrus at dawn... reading this gives me goosebumps. Our ancestors rebuilt this temple against all odds. This festival is a great way to teach the younger generation about our history and pride. Har Har Mahadev!
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Sarah B
The imagery is stunning. 1000 years since the first attack... it's incredible to think of the timeline. The temple truly is a monument to survival and faith. Would love to see photos of the cavalry rehearsal.
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Vikram M
As someone from Gujarat, feeling very proud. The police cavalry putting in so much effort for this yatra is commendable. Somnath is not just a temple, it's the soul of India's unbreakable spirit. Well organized!
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Kavya N
The 72-hour Akhand Jap must be creating such a powerful, peaceful atmosphere. These traditions connect us to something timeless. More than the spectacle, it's this continuous prayer that is the real heart of the celebration. 🕉️

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