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Somnath Amrit Mahotsav: PM Modi inaugurates the Sardardham Hostel in Vadodara
Gujarat | May 11, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the Somnath Amrit Mahotsav at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat today, marking 75 years of the temple’s reconstruction.
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Somnath travel guide: How to reach, things to do, best time to visit and important travel tips
Travel | May 08, 2026, 03:01 PM ISTPlanning a trip to Somnath Temple after PM Narendra Modi’s recent remarks? Here’s a relaxed two-day itinerary covering temple visits, nearby spiritual spots, coastal views, local food and travel tips.
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Somnath Swabhiman Parv: PM Modi takes part in 'Shaurya Yatra' in Somnath | Highlights
Gujarat | Jan 11, 2026, 09:38 PM ISTThe Somnath Swabhiman Parv, which is being held from 8 to January 11, 2026, is organised at Somnath. It is being held to remember the countless citizens of India whose sacrifice to defend the Temple continues to inspire the cultural consciousness of future generations.
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Somnath Swabhiman Parv: PM Modi offers prayers at revered temple as celebrations begin
India | Jan 10, 2026, 11:57 PM ISTHundreds of saints from across India have gathered at Somnath to participate in 72 hours of uninterrupted chanting of ‘Om'. A drone show and mantra chanting form part of the evening celebrations.
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India’s most searched travel destinations of 2025; number 5 will surprise you
Travel | Dec 19, 2025, 06:34 PM ISTGoogle’s Year in Search 2025 reveals how Indians travelled this year, with spiritual journeys, visa-free trips and budget-friendly escapes dominating the list of top-searched destinations.
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ISRO reveals new timeline for upcoming Chandrayaan 4,5, Gaganyaan missions | Check dates
Science | Oct 27, 2024, 02:01 PM ISTIndian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has planned multiple missions in upcoming years. These include Chandrayaan-4, Chandrayaan-5 and Gaganyaan among others. Now ISRO chief S Somnath has revealed the dates of their launch.
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Gujarat govt takes bulldozer action on illegal constructions in Somnath, security beefed up | VIDEO
Gujarat | Sep 28, 2024, 10:34 AM ISTSeveral illegal constructions had been built behind the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, the officials said. As many as 36 bulldozers were deployed to carry out the demolition drive.
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AGNIBAAN mission launch postponed due to technical issues
India | Mar 22, 2024, 12:05 AM ISTThe postponement of the AGNIBAAN SOrTeD Mission launch was attributed to technical glitches encountered during the pre-launch preparations.
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ISRO chief Somnath diagnosed with cancer on day of historic Aditya-L1 launch
India | Mar 04, 2024, 03:49 PM ISTAs the nation celebrated the launch of Aditya-L1 on September 2, 2023, Somnath underwent a routine scan, only to uncover an unexpected growth in his stomach. This unforeseen health setback added a poignant layer to his professional success.
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WATCH VIDEO: Amit Shah offers prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat ahead of Assembly poll counting
Gujarat | Dec 02, 2023, 12:56 PM ISTAssembly poll counting 2023: The Election Commission has deferred the counting of votes in Mizoram to December 4 (Monday). The votes for the other four states will be counted and the results will be announced tomorrow, December 3. The voting for 40 Assembly seats of Mizoram was held on November 7.
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FACT CHECK: Did ISRO Chairman visit RSS office after Chandrayaan-3 landing? Check here
Fact Check | Sep 05, 2023, 10:57 PM ISTThe video of Somanath being felicitated at Rashtrotthana Parishat was posted on the organisation's website and blog.
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Gujarat election 2022: Congress retains power in Somnath
Elections | Dec 08, 2022, 09:12 PM ISTIn the 2019 Lok Sabha elections too, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Chudasama Rajeshbhai Naranbhai won from Junagadh Lok Sabha (MP) seat with the margin of 150185 votes by defeating Vansh Punjabhai Bhimabhai of the Indian National Congress.
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Ground Report | Empires built through terrorism can't sustain for long: PM Modi
News | Aug 20, 2021, 05:21 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that destructive forces and people who follow the ideology of creating empires through terror can dominate for some time, but their existence is not permanent as they cannot suppress humanity forever. He was speaking while virtually inaugurating a few projects of the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat.
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Destructive, terror forces can dominate for some time, but their existence not permanent: PM Modi
India | Aug 20, 2021, 01:04 PM ISTPM Modi also said that India, which was at 65th position in 2013 in Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, jumped to 34th position in 2019.
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PM Modi to inaugurate multiple projects in Somnath today
News | Aug 20, 2021, 07:20 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple projects in Somnath, Gujarat, on Friday.
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Chai Par Charcha: Here's what the people of 'Somnath' thinks about Gujarat polls
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PM Modi addresses a rally in Somnath, Rahul Gandhi worships at Somnath Temple
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Rahul Gandhi meets victims of Una-violence, assures them of justice
National | Jul 21, 2016, 02:10 PM ISTCongress vice president Rahul Gandhi today met the family members of the Dalit family who were brutally thrashed by Gau Rakshak workers over allegations of skinning a dead cow in Una town of Gir-Somnath district in Gujarat.
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‘Gau-rakshaks’ at it again; vigilantes flay dalits for skinning dead cow
India | Jul 12, 2016, 11:31 PM ISTIn a series of violence and open vigilantism by self-proclaimed “gau-rakshaks”, four men were allegedly beaten up by six persons for skinning a dead cow at a village in Gir Somnath district.
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SP fields Lok Sabha candidates in Gujarat
National | Mar 26, 2014, 12:28 PM ISTLucknow: The Samajwadi Party (SP) has fielded 10 candidates for the Lok Sabha election in Gujarat.Party leaders said that other than trying to expand its base across the country, the move is meant to "give