PM Modi Pens OpEd Ahead of Somnath Visit

Prime Minister highlights Somnath’s civilisational significance before May 11 visit

  • Narendra Modi writes OpEd on Somnath
  • PM to visit Somnath Temple on May 11
  • Article focuses on India’s civilisational resilience
  • PM pays tribute to those who protected and restored Somnath

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 8th May: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written an OpEd ahead of his upcoming visit to Somnath Temple on May 11, reflecting on the temple’s historical and civilisational importance.

Sharing details of the article on X, the Prime Minister said the day holds enduring significance in relation to Somnath and the “greatness of India’s civilisation”.

In the post, Modi also paid homage to those who endured hardships and challenges while protecting Somnath and restoring its glory over centuries.

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The Prime Minister described Somnath as a symbol of India’s unconquerable spirit and cultural resilience.

The OpEd comes ahead of his scheduled visit to the historic temple town in Gujarat, which has long held religious and historical significance in India’s civilisational narrative.

Somnath Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva, has undergone multiple reconstructions across history and is often seen as a symbol of cultural revival and continuity.