The Somnath Temple, revered as the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, has long stood as a symbol of resilience. The “Somnath Amrut Mahotsav” commemorated the 1951 reconsecration of the shrine by India’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, and reflected on a thousand years since the temple’s first recorded invasion in 1026 CE. Somnath has roots stretching back to the Indus Valley Civilisation between 2000 and 1200 BCE.
The Suryakiran team’s majestic air performance at Somnath Temple. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
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The modern structure was envisioned by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as a beacon of national resurgence. (Photo courtesy: PIB)
On the shores of Prabhas Patan, the Somnath Temple stands tall as a radiant symbol of devotion, history and civilisational spirit. (Photo courtesy: X@narendramodi)
A special Rs 75 commemorative coin and a commemorative postage stamp was released on the occasion. (Photo courtesy: X@MinOfCultureGoI)
