VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Priyanka Chopra’s emotional Mother’s Day message at Gold House Gala 2026: ‘Thank you for being the foundation of who I am’ 10 common phrases fathers often use without realising how deeply they affect children Telugu Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Date, time, puja rituals and significance Vijay’s ‘Beast’-inspired swearing-in suit sparks buzz over how early TVK sensed victory in Tamil Nadu Image: PTI The IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed aerial manoeuvres during the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the Somnath Temple on Monday.As part of the celebrations, Narendra Modi participated in the Vishesh Maha Puja, followed by the Kumbhabhishek and Dhvajarohan ceremonies, marking the consecration rituals and the hoisting of the temple flag.PM Modi on Monday offered prayers at the Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, as part of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav commemorating 75 years since the inauguration of the restored temple by India’s first President, Rajendra Prasad.Before entering the temple premises, the prime minister paid tribute to the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel during a roadshow in Somnath.Earlier in the day, the PM Modi held a roadshow on his way to the temple, drawing large crowds of supporters amid heightened security arrangements across key areas of the city.PM Modi is on a visit to Gujarat to attend the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav and inaugurate Sardar Dham in Vadodara, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi had said on May 9.PM Modi on Friday shared an op-ed ahead of his proposed visit to the Somnath Temple on May 11, reflecting on the temple’s civilisational significance and paying tribute to those who preserved and restored it through the centuries.In a post on X, Modi said, “Wrote an OpEd about my forthcoming visit to Somnath on 11th May and why this day will always be important with respect to Somnath and the greatness of our civilisation. Also paid homage to every person who endured all sorts of challenges yet always protected Somnath and restored its glory.”In the op-ed, the prime minister noted that the visit would mark 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Somnath Temple by India’s first President, Rajendra Prasad. PM Modi also referred to the Somnath Swabhiman Parv held earlier this year to commemorate 1,000 years since the first attack on the temple, describing Somnath’s history as a journey “from ruin to renewal” or “from Vidhvans to Srijan.”About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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The Parv celebrates the enduring spirit of India’s civilisation and its rich cultural and spiritual heritage.After the roadshow, PM Modi visited the Somnath Temple and performed rituals. He performed Vishesh Maha Puja, followed by the Kumbhabhishek and Dhvajarohan ceremonies, marking the consecration rituals and hoisting of the temple flag.PM to issue commemorative coinLater in the day, PM Modi will also release a commemorative Rs 75 coin to mark the occasion. An official gazette notification for the same was issued on May 8.”One side of the coin will depict the Somnath Temple along with the text, ‘A celebration of 1000 years of India’s unwavering faith and devotion’, with 2026 as the year of issuance. The coin will be struck by the government mint in Kolkata,” Sudhir Lunawat, a numismatist based in Gujarat, said.The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Sardar Dham Bhavan-3, also known as the Shri Dushyant and Daksha Patel Complex, in Vadodara. It has been constructed near Vaghodia Crossing on NH-8A adjacent to L&T Knowledge City.The complex, built at an estimated cost of Rs 150 crore and spread across approximately 4.75 lakh square feet, includes 278 accommodation rooms, an NRI guest house, an e-library, a career guidance centre, training facilities and an auditorium with a seating capacity of around 1,000.’Powerful symbol of India’s spiritual consciousness and faith’Defence minister Rajnath Singh also extended his wishes on the 75th anniversary of the Somnath Temple’s reconstruction, calling it a “powerful symbol of India’s spiritual consciousness and faith.”He further hailed the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, emphasising that the initiative strengthens India’s resolve to further awaken and enrich its spiritual and cultural consciousness.”Today marks 75 years since the reconstruction of the Shri Somnath Temple. The Somnath Temple is a powerful symbol of India’s spiritual consciousness and faith. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, our country is today celebrating the Somnath Swabhiman Utsav, which is a celebration of India’s eternal energy. This is an occasion to strengthen the resolve to further awaken and enrich India’s spiritual and cultural consciousness, so that future generations of India can also draw inspiration from it,” Rajnath Singh said in a post on X.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the sacred Somnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a symbol of India’s enduring faith and civilisational heritage.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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