US EditionSwabhiman Parv: PM Modi Pens Op-Ed on 1,000 Years of Somnath Temple's Invasion
PM Modi linked Somnath Temple's restoration to India's resilience and growth, noting 1,000 years since its first attack and honoring leaders who rebuilt it post-independence.
- On Jan 5 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Somnath Temple in Gujarat as a symbol of Indian civilisation's indomitable spirit, noting it stands tall despite attacks dating back to 1026 and linking this to 2026.
- Historically, the Somnath site endured repeated plunderings, including by Turkish ruler Mahmud Ghazni, and Modi said its history shows the courage of the children of Bharat Mata who defended India.
- Moved by a Diwali 1947 visit, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel announced rebuilding Somnath, but the grand temple reopened on May 11, 1951 with Dr Rajendra Prasad present despite Nehru's reluctance.
- Modi said India now supplies solutions to global challenges and urged investment in innovative youngsters, linking Somnath's blessings to building a Viksit Bharat guided by civilisational wisdom.
- Modi declared past aggressors are now 'dust in the wind' and framed Somnath as a song of hope where faith and conviction outlast hate and fanaticism.
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Swabhiman Parv: PM Modi pens op-ed on 1,000 years of Somnath temple's invasion
In an op-ed for Swabhiman Parv, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on 1,000 years since the first invasion of the Somnath temple, highlighting its destruction, revival and enduring civilisational spirit
It has been 1000 years since foreign attacks on the Somnath Jyotirlinga in Gujarat. The first attack on Somnath occurred in 1026, yet the temple still stands strong. Writing on this important occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that the Somnath Temple is the saga of India's brave sons who displayed indomitable courage to protect their culture and civilization.
Somnath's Legacy: A Symbol of Resilience and Renewal
Somnath's Legacy: A Symbol of Resilience and Renewal In a compelling blog post, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delved into the storied history of the Somnath Temple, portraying it as a powerful emblem of India's resilience and cultural heritage. He underscored the temple's significance as a source of national pride, despite centuries of destruction and rebuilding.Reflecting on the temple's tumultuous past, Modi recounted its initial devastation in…
PM Modi hails Somnath Temple as symbol of India’s indomitable spirit
In a blogpost to mark 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple, the prime minister said, "There can be no better example of our civilisation's indomitable spirit than Somnath, which stands gloriously, overcoming odds and struggle".
PM Modi hails Somnath Temple in Gujarat which was rebuilt after repeated attacks: Know its history
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, which was rebuilt after repeated attacks by foreign invaders, as a symbol of the indomitable spirit of Indian civilisation. In a blogpost to mark 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath Temple, PM Modi said, "There can be no better example of our civilisation's indomitable spirit than Somnath, which stands gloriously, overcoming odds and struggle". PM Modi sai…
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