'Fortunate To Be Here': PM Modi Gives Out Emotional Message At Somnath Swabhiman Parv

PM Modi in Somnath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Gir Somnath, Gujarat, on Saturday to attend the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. He was greeted by a large crowd of people lining both sides of the road upon his arrival. PM Modi will chair a meeting of the Somnath Temple Trust at the circuit house. 

What schedule did PM Modi follow?

PM Modi paid homage at the temple and chanted the Omkar mantra at 8 PM, followed by a grand drone show featuring approximately three thousand drones.

Jai Somnath!

Today’s welcome was very special. pic.twitter.com/Uc7GJdvPVI

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 10, 2026

What message did PM Modi share?

After holding a roadshow in Somnath, PM Modi shared pictures along with a message on social media.

"It is a great privilege for me to be in Somnath. It is a proud symbol of our civilizational valor. This visit is taking place during the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, when the entire country has united to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of the first attack on the Somnath Temple in 1026. I express my gratitude to all the people for their affectionate welcome," PM Modi said in his message.

What is PM Modi's complete schedule during his Gujarat visit?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Somnath, Gujarat. During this time, he will participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, which runs from January 8th to January 11th. On the morning of January 11th, at approximately 9:45 AM, the Prime Minister will participate in the Shaurya Yatra (Valor March), which will feature a symbolic procession of 108 horses.

Following this, at around 10:15 AM, he will offer prayers and perform rituals at the Somnath Temple. As per the schedule, the Prime Minister will participate in a public program in Somnath at around 11 AM and address a public gathering.

What is the Somnath Swabhiman Parv?

The Somnath Swabhiman Parv is being organized to commemorate the 1,000th anniversary of the attack on the Somnath Temple by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1026 AD. According to the organizers, hundreds of saints from across the country have arrived in Somnath for the occasion.

As part of the festival, the chanting of the sacred mantra 'Om' is being performed continuously for 72 hours in the temple complex. Despite repeated attempts to destroy it throughout history, the Somnath Temple is seen as a symbol of faith, resilience, and national pride.