Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026: A Millennium of Destruction and Reconstruction
29 September 2026
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Somnath Swabhiman Parv 2026: A Millennium of Destruction and Reconstruction
Somnath Swabhiman Parv was highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 27 September 2026. The commemoration marks 1,000 years since Mahmud of Ghazni’s attack on Somnath in 1026 and also recalls 75 years since the consecration of the reconstructed temple in 1951.
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Explore Somnath's 1,000-year history of destruction and reconstruction, from Mahmud of Ghazni's 1026 attack to India's heritage conservation efforts and cultural resilience today.
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Somnath TempleMahmud of Ghazniheritage conservationcultural resilienceSardar Pateltemple reconstructionRajendra Prasadpilgrimage tourism