‘Bharat’s unconquerable spirit’: PM Modi recalls Somnath’s journey from 'ruin to revival'
Modi said the restored shrine reflects India’s civilisational resilience and announced special pujas for the next 1,000 days.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an op-ed on Friday, May 8, 2026, ahead of his scheduled visit to the Somnath Temple on May 11, marking 75 years since India's first President, Rajendra Prasad, inaugurated the restored shrine.
- Reflecting on history, Modi recalled Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 1947 vision to reconstruct the temple as a 'holy task,' a dream that culminated when President Prasad inaugurated the rebuilt shrine in 1951.
- Inspired by the 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi' principle, Modi emphasized the government aims to equip spiritual centers from Kashi and Kedarnath to Ayodhya and Ujjain with modern facilities while preserving their traditional character.
- To honor a 'thousand years of courage,' the Prime Minister announced special pujas will be organized at Somnath for the next 1,000 days in tribute to those who sacrificed to protect the shrine.
- Describing Somnath as a symbol of 'Bharat's unconquerable spirit,' Modi noted the temple reflects the nation's ability to rise 'from ruin to renewal,' urging Indians to visit and experience eternal triumph.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said every part of Bharat is sacred and connected by a deep sense of oneness that rises above geographical boundaries, adding that this spirit of unity is more relevant than ever in a world often divided by conflict and differences. In a signed article marking 75 years since the restored Somnath Temple in Gujarat was reopened to devotees, Modi paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives to protect the …
HeritageLine: PM Modi to Visit Somnath as He Marks 75 Years of Temple Reconstruction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the historic Somnath Temple on May 11 to mark the 75th anniversary of its reconstruction, a milestone event in India’s cultural and spiritual history. Ahead of the visit, the Prime Minister shared a reflective article highlighting the temple’s symbolic significance and its journey from destruction to restoration. In his message, PM Modi described Somnath not just as a place of worship but as a symbol …
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