Archive · 12 Jan 2026
PM Modi Leads Shaurya Yatra at Somnath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Somnath Temple in Gujarat for a special event called Somnath Swabhiman Parv.
This event is happening from January 8-11, 2026.
It marks 1,000 years since the temple was attacked by Mahmud of Ghazni and 75 years since it was rebuilt.
During his visit, PM Modi joined in chanting special prayers, watched a big drone show, and led a procession honoring the brave warriors who protected the temple.
The event also includes continuous chanting of 'Om' and cultural programs celebrating the temple's heritage and national pride.
The Somnath Temple is one of the 12 special Jyotirlingas and is a symbol of faith and strength.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Shaurya Yatra at Somnath Temple as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat on January 11, 2026.
The Shaurya Yatra is a ceremonial procession honoring warriors who defended the Somnath Temple, featuring 108 horses and cultural performances from various regions of India.
PM Modi played the Damru, an instrument associated with Lord Shiva, and interacted with the crowd during the procession.
The event marks 1,000 years since the attack by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026 and 75 years since the temple's reconstruction in 1951.
The Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is a symbol of faith and resilience, with its restoration led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi, and participants of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv
- What
- A cultural and spiritual event marking 1,000 years since the attack on Somnath Temple and 75 years since its reconstruction
- When
- January 8-11, 2026
- Where
- Somnath, Gujarat, India
- Why
- To commemorate the temple's history of resilience and faith, and to celebrate its reconstruction
Cultural Celebration
Historical Commemoration
Event Purpose
Cultural Celebration
Celebrates India's spiritual and cultural heritage.
Historical Commemoration
Commemorates the historical resilience and sacrifices made to protect the temple.
- Event
- Somnath Swabhiman Parv
- Dates
- January 8-11, 2026
- Location
- Somnath, Gujarat, India
- Key Participants
- PM Narendra Modi, Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi, and cultural performers
- Significance
- 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni's attack and 75 years since temple's reconstruction
- Key Activities
- Omkar Mantra chanting, drone show, Shaurya Yatra, and public function
- Drone Show Details
- 3,000 drones depicting Lord Shiva, Shivaling, and Somnath Temple
- Shaurya Yatra
- Ceremonial procession with 108 horses honoring warriors
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