
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gujarat's Somnath Temple from January 10-11 to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. The event commemorates 1,000 years since the first invasion of the temple in 1026 by Mahmud of Ghazni, highlighting its resilience and enduring legacy. Modi participated in 'Omkar Mantra' chanting, a drone show, and the 'Shaurya Yatra' honoring warriors who defended the temple. The celebrations also mark 75 years since the temple's post-independence restoration led by Sardar Patel.
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