PM Narendra Modi Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered prayers at the Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, partaking in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, marking 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Somnath Temple by India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad. 

The Prime Minister also paid tribute to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gir Somnath during his roadshow in Somnath before entering the temple premises.

Earlier in the day, he held a roadshow en route to the Somnath Temple, which witnessed a large turnout of supporters, with tight security arrangements deployed across key points in the city.Narendra



Modi is visiting Gujarat to attend the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav and inaugurate Sardar Dham in Vadodara, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said on May 9. 

Sanghavi told Media, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is arriving in Jamnagar on the night of the 10th. The people of Jamnagar are gathering to welcome the respected Prime Minister, who has led the BJP to a resounding victory in various states across the country.

"He further expressed the excitement people have about their scheduled visit."Everyone is filled with enthusiasm and excitement. He will arrive in Somnath on the morning of the 11th for the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav.