PM Modi at Somnath Amrut Mahotsav: Grand Roadshow and Puja Mark 75 Years of Temple’s Restoration: View Pictures
Faith and Resilience: PM Modi Leads Grand Roadshow as Somnath Marks 75 Years of Restoration Prabhas Patan, Gujarat - May 11, 2026 The historic coastal town of Prabhas Patan was bathed in saffron and spirituality on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a massive 1.5-km roadshow to celebrate the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav. The event marks exactly 75 years since the restored Somnath Temple-a symbol of India's civilisational resilience-was inaugurated by the country’s first President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, in 1951. Thousands of locals and devotees from across the country lined the streets from the helipad to the Veer Hamirji Circle. The air was thick with the sound of Vedic chants and "Jai Somnath" slogans as the Prime Minister’s convoy moved slowly through the crowds. Adding a touch of "Mini India" to the festivities, folk artists from as far as West Bengal performed traditional dances at various stages along the route. A Confluence of Rituals and Tradition Follow...