Modi Visits Somnath Temple for 1000th Anniversary Commemoration

4 UPDATES · 7 DAYS · 5 JAN 2026 — 11 JAN 2026

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Latest · 11 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Modi addressed the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, emphasizing the continued presence of forces opposing the temple's reconstruction.

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This event covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Somnath Temple on January 11, 2026, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the visit; it excludes other actions by Prime Minister Modi, the government, or activities in Gujarat unless they are directly related to or developments of this specific visit.

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5Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

PM Modi to visit Somnath Temple on January 11

10Jan

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi visited the Somnath temple to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the first attack on the temple.

11Jan

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi led the Shaurya Yatra procession, a ceremonial event honoring temple defenders, drawing large crowds to the Somnath temple.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi addressed the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, emphasizing the continued presence of forces opposing the temple's reconstruction.

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