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PM Modi Conducts Mahapuja at Somnath Temple on 75th Anniversary of Restoration
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🗓 06 Aug 2026, 04:18 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed a Mahapuja ceremony at the Somnath Temple in Veraval, Gujarat, marking the 75th anniversary of the temple’s restoration.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Somnath Temple on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of its restoration and performed a Mahapuja ceremony. The ritual, conducted in the temple’s sanctum, marked the culmination of a restoration effort that began in the mid‑20th century. Modi’s presence underscored the national significance of the site and the cultural heritage it represents.
The Mahapuja involved offerings of flowers, incense and traditional prayers, symbolising renewal and devotion. The ceremony was attended by devotees and officials, reflecting the temple’s importance as a pilgrimage destination.
The event highlighted the government’s role in preserving historic religious sites and reinforced the temple’s status as a symbol of India’s spiritual heritage.
The Mahapuja involved offerings of flowers, incense and traditional prayers, symbolising renewal and devotion. The ceremony was attended by devotees and officials, reflecting the temple’s importance as a pilgrimage destination.
The event highlighted the government’s role in preserving historic religious sites and reinforced the temple’s status as a symbol of India’s spiritual heritage.