PM Modi in Somnath for 'Swabhiman Parva' To Celebrate 1000 Years Of The Temple's Resilience

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Somnath, Gujarat, for the four-day 'Somnath Swabhiman Parva' from January 8-11, 2026. This special report from India Today outlines his schedule, which includes participating in an Omkar Mantra Chanting, a drone show, and a 'Shaurya Yatra' to honour ancient warriors. The visit marks two significant milestones: 1000 years since the temple's invasion and 75 years since its post-independence restoration. The Prime Minister is expected to speak about 'the history of Somnath and how it is important for India,' highlighting the temple's reconstruction and the pivotal role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Mr. Modi will perform darshan and puja before addressing a public function on January 11th. This report is filed by Vizhoshi for India Today from Somnath.

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00:00Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting Somnath in Gujarat today to take part in the Somnath's Babhiman Parv,

00:06a four-day programme being held from 8th to 11th of January 2026.

00:11At about 8pm today, the Prime Minister will participate in the Omkar Mantra Chanting,

00:16followed by a drone show at the Somnath Temple.

00:18Tomorrow at 9.45am, he will join the Shaurya Yatra,

00:23a ceremonial procession organised to honour the warriors who sacrificed their lives defending the Somnath Temple.

00:28The Yatra will feature a symbolic procession of 108 horses, representing valour and sacrifice.

00:34At 10.15am, the Prime Minister will perform darshan and puja at the temple,

00:39followed by addressing a public function at 11.

00:42The Somnath Swabhiman Parv marks 1,000 years since Muhammad Kasani's invasion of the temple in the year 1026,

00:54and it commemorates its enduring legacy of resilience and faith.

00:59They also hold special significance, as 2026 marks 75 years since the restored Somnath Temple was reopened to devotees in 1951.

01:10The PM will land today in Somnath, where he will chair the meeting of Somnath Mandir Trust,

01:21and then he will participate in the Omkar job.

01:26The 72-hour-long job is going on here in Somnath.

01:34And then there will be a roadshow for PM, and there will be a Shaurya Yatra,

01:40which will showcase the freedom fighters, the fighters who fought against the Mohammed Ghazni.

01:45PM will speak about the history of Somnath, and how it is important for India,

01:51how the Somnath was rebuilt,

01:53and how the Sadawolevai Patel's key role in the redevelopment of the Somnath Temple.

02:00PM will talk about all these points tomorrow in a public function,

02:05about the 1,000-year history of Somnath,

02:08how the Somnath was rebuilt, and how it will be going on,

02:11and what kind of works our Somnath Temple is doing right now.

02:17All the things will be said by the PM tomorrow in Somnath.

02:21With Video Journalist, Ramin Vyas, this is Bilal Oshik for India Today from Somnath.

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