Somnath Amrut Mahotsav: PM Modi holds roadshow in Gujarat's Somnath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a roadshow in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district. This event precedes his involvement in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav. The Mahotsav marks 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Somnath temple. Large ...

A large number of people lined up along the nearly 1.5-km route from the helipad to Veer Hamirji Circle near the famous Somnath temple to greet PM Modi. They waved flags and raised slogans as his convoy passed through the area.
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Artists from different parts of the country, including West Bengal, performed traditional dances at designated spots along the route.
The prime minister arrived in Jamnagar on Sunday night as part of his two-day visit to Gujarat and stayed there overnight before arriving in Somnath on Monday morning.
The Somnath temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and is a symbol of India's enduring faith and civilisational heritage.
The Somnath Amrut Mahotsav is being organised to commemorate 75 years since the inauguration of the restored temple by India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, in 1951.
Modi is scheduled to perform rituals, including 'Abhishek', 'Dhwaj Pooja' and 'Maha Pooja', at the temple. Flower petals will also be showered on the shrine from helicopters during the ceremonies.
Later, the prime minister will speak at a public gathering at Sadbhavana Ground.
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