PM Modi Marks 75 Years Since Somnath Temple Restoration, Announces 1,000-Day Puja
Published: May 8, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 75th anniversary of the Somnath Temple's restoration, calling it a symbol of India's enduring civilizational unity. He announced a 1,000-day special prayer observance and will attend the commemoration in Gujarat on May 11.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the Somnath Temple as a symbol of India's unbroken civilizational spirit, marking 75 years since its restoration and reopening in 1951 by President Rajendra Prasad. In a signed article, Modi emphasized that the temple embodies a national sense of oneness, noting that countless individuals from across India contributed to its revival and upkeep over centuries.