Somnath Amrut Mahotsav: Know why Jawaharlal Nehru opposed the reconstruction of Somnath Temple
The Somnath Amrut Mahotsav on May 11 marked 75 years since the reconstructed temple was inaugurated in 1951.
The Somnath Amrut Mahotsav on May 11 marked 75 years since the reconstructed temple was inaugurated in 1951.
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.
The 1998 nuclear tests are remembered as one of the defining moments in the nation’s history to highlight India’s rise as a global power under the leadership of former Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it was unfortunate to see that there are still forces active in our country today that "prioritise appeasement over national self-respect."
The Somnath Amrut Mahotsav marks 75 years since the inauguration of the restored temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that at the time of Independence, Sardar Patel had unified more than 500 princely states to shape the modern form of a united India.
Hawk Mk-132 aircraft sliced through the skies in tight formations, releasing saffron, white and green smoke trails that painted the horizon in the colours of the Indian Tricolour.
The Somnath Amrut Mahotsav commemorates 75 years since the inauguration of the restored temple by India’s first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, in 1951.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gir Somnath district in Gujarat on Monday and participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the sacred Somnath Temple at around 10:15 am.
The temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a symbol of India’s enduring faith and civilisational heritage. The mahotsav marks 75 years since the inauguration of the restored Temple.
