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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, May 11, said the Indian Air Force (IAF) displayed the “spirit of Bhakti and Shakti” during the air show at the Somnath Temple, which filled every heart with joy. He added that the skies witnessed a “magnificent confluence of pride and valour”.
Notably, the IAF’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed a special air show over the Somnath Temple as part of the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations that marked 75 years of the reconstruction of the temple.
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Talking to X, Prime Minister Modi shared the glimpses from the air show and wrote, “In Somnath today, the skies witnessed a magnificent confluence of pride and valour. The Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Team showcased a breathtaking flypast. This spirit of Bhakti and Shakti filled every heart with deep joy.”
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In Somnath today, the skies witnessed a magnificent confluence of pride and valour. The Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Team showcased a breathtaking flypast. This spirit of Bhakti and Shakti filled every heart with deep joy.@Suryakiran_IAF pic.twitter.com/rGbDuKpelC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 11, 2026
The magnificent aerial display in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district was organised alongside the religious ceremonies and commemorative events at the Somnath Temple – one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. During the event, the SKAT carried out synchronised formations and precision manoeuvres using Hawk Mk-132 aircraft over the temple town and the Arabian Sea coastline.
This happened as Prime Minister Modi participated in rituals, including Kumbhabhishek, Dhwaj Puja and Maha Puja at the temple.
As per officials, six Hawk Mk-132 aircraft took part in the aerial demonstration conducted in the Prime Minister’s presence, IANS reported. The jets flew in close formations and executed aerobatic patterns as large crowds gathered around the temple precincts and adjoining areas to witness the display.
A key highlight was the use of indigenous coloured smoke pods developed at the IAF’s Base Repair Depot in Nashik. The aircraft released saffron, white and green smoke trails in the sky, recreating the colours of the Indian Tricolour during the performance.
Also, the IAF Chetak helicopter showered flower petals over the temple premises during the ceremonies.
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