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On Somnath Swabhiman Parv, PM Modi Slams 'People With Colonial Mindset'
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at "people with a colonial mindset" in post-Independence historical narratives attempting to "erase history" of India's glorious past.
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How Gujarat's Somnath Temple Was Attacked And Rebuilt Over Centuries
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple was in 1026 CE, when Mahmud of Ghazni, the Turkic ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, crossed the Thar desert and led a large cavalry into western India.
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www.ndtv.com
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108 Horses, Massive Crowd: PM Modi Takes Part In 'Shaurya Yatra' At Somnath
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 'Shaurya Yatra' at Somnath Temple as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat on Sunday. He witnessed cultural performances from artists across the country.
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www.ndtv.com
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Somnath Temple Stands As Beacon Of Eternal Divinity, Says PM Modi
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Somnath Temple in Gujarat is a timeless symbol of divine presence and continues to guide generations.
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www.ndtv.com
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PM Modi Chants Mantras As Somnath Temple Marks 1,000 Years Since 1st Attack
- Saturday January 10, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Somnath as part of his three-day Gujarat visit, during which he will participate in several events including the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' and Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Somnath Temple Attack Strengthened India's Cultural Unity": PM Ahead Of Visit
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
Ahead of his scheduled visit to Somnath on January 11 to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared memories from his earlier visits to the Somnath Temple.
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www.ndtv.com
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Six-Page Chapter On Ghaznavids, Somnath Temple Demolition Added To New NCERT Book
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Education | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Rahul Kumar
New NCERT Class 7 Textbook: The chapter states that Mahmud's campaigns resulted in the "slaughter of tens of thousands of Indian civilians" and the enslavement of prisoners, including children, who were taken to Central Asian slave markets.
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www.ndtv.com/education
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Planning A Trip To Somnath? Here Is The Guide That Covers Everything You Will Need
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Travel | Written by Payal, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
The most comfortable period is from October to March, when the air is cooler, and evenings feel pleasant enough for the aarti and outdoor movement.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Railways Launches Special Train For Pilgrimage Across Four Jyotirlingas And Statue Of Unity
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Neha Grover
The 9-day pilgrimage covers Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Nageshwar and Somnath Jyotirlingas
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Where To Go In Gujarat For Navratri 2025? Start With These 6 Temples
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you want a wholesome Navratri experience in Gujarat, head to these temple towns to immerse your soul in devotion.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath Release Date Postponed, To Hit Theatres On...
- Monday May 5, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Starring Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Sooraj Pancholi, and debutant Akanksha Sharma, the film is set in the 14th century and follows the battle to protect the Somnath temple from invaders.
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www.ndtv.com/entertainment
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PM Modi Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple In Gujarat
- Sunday March 2, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the revered Somnath temple in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district on the second day of his three-day visit to his home state.
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www.ndtv.com
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Watch: Under Fire Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple
- Friday April 5, 2024
- NDTV Sports Desk
Since the time he became the Mumbai Indians captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, nothing seems to be going right for Hardik Pandya
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Varanasi Court To Hear Plea Against Worship In Gyanvapi Mosque Cellar On February 15
- Thursday February 8, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Varanasi district court had on January 31 ruled that a priest can perform prayers before the idols in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque.
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www.ndtv.com
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Meet Chandrakant Sompura, Man Who Designed The Ayodhya Ram Temple
- Saturday January 20, 2024
- India News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Chandrakant Sompura designed the Ram temple 30 years ago. He spoke to NDTV about his vision and how he designed the temple more than 30 years ago.
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www.ndtv.com
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On Somnath Swabhiman Parv, PM Modi Slams 'People With Colonial Mindset'
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hit out at "people with a colonial mindset" in post-Independence historical narratives attempting to "erase history" of India's glorious past.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
How Gujarat's Somnath Temple Was Attacked And Rebuilt Over Centuries
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple was in 1026 CE, when Mahmud of Ghazni, the Turkic ruler of the Ghaznavid Empire, crossed the Thar desert and led a large cavalry into western India.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
108 Horses, Massive Crowd: PM Modi Takes Part In 'Shaurya Yatra' At Somnath
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 'Shaurya Yatra' at Somnath Temple as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat on Sunday. He witnessed cultural performances from artists across the country.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Somnath Temple Stands As Beacon Of Eternal Divinity, Says PM Modi
- Sunday January 11, 2026
- India News | Indo-Asian News Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Somnath Temple in Gujarat is a timeless symbol of divine presence and continues to guide generations.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
PM Modi Chants Mantras As Somnath Temple Marks 1,000 Years Since 1st Attack
- Saturday January 10, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Somnath as part of his three-day Gujarat visit, during which he will participate in several events including the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' and Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.
-
www.ndtv.com
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"Somnath Temple Attack Strengthened India's Cultural Unity": PM Ahead Of Visit
- Thursday January 8, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
Ahead of his scheduled visit to Somnath on January 11 to participate in the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared memories from his earlier visits to the Somnath Temple.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Six-Page Chapter On Ghaznavids, Somnath Temple Demolition Added To New NCERT Book
- Monday December 8, 2025
- Education | Reported by Tanushka Dutta, Edited by Rahul Kumar
New NCERT Class 7 Textbook: The chapter states that Mahmud's campaigns resulted in the "slaughter of tens of thousands of Indian civilians" and the enslavement of prisoners, including children, who were taken to Central Asian slave markets.
-
www.ndtv.com/education
-
Planning A Trip To Somnath? Here Is The Guide That Covers Everything You Will Need
- Monday December 1, 2025
- Travel | Written by Payal, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
The most comfortable period is from October to March, when the air is cooler, and evenings feel pleasant enough for the aarti and outdoor movement.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Railways Launches Special Train For Pilgrimage Across Four Jyotirlingas And Statue Of Unity
- Thursday October 23, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Neha Grover
The 9-day pilgrimage covers Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Nageshwar and Somnath Jyotirlingas
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Where To Go In Gujarat For Navratri 2025? Start With These 6 Temples
- Wednesday September 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you want a wholesome Navratri experience in Gujarat, head to these temple towns to immerse your soul in devotion.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath Release Date Postponed, To Hit Theatres On...
- Monday May 5, 2025
- Entertainment | Written by NDTV Movies News Desk
Starring Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi, Sooraj Pancholi, and debutant Akanksha Sharma, the film is set in the 14th century and follows the battle to protect the Somnath temple from invaders.
-
www.ndtv.com/entertainment
-
PM Modi Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple In Gujarat
- Sunday March 2, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at the revered Somnath temple in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district on the second day of his three-day visit to his home state.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Watch: Under Fire Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya Offers Prayers At Somnath Temple
- Friday April 5, 2024
- NDTV Sports Desk
Since the time he became the Mumbai Indians captain, replacing Rohit Sharma, nothing seems to be going right for Hardik Pandya
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sports.ndtv.com
-
Varanasi Court To Hear Plea Against Worship In Gyanvapi Mosque Cellar On February 15
- Thursday February 8, 2024
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Varanasi district court had on January 31 ruled that a priest can perform prayers before the idols in the southern cellar of the Gyanvapi mosque.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Meet Chandrakant Sompura, Man Who Designed The Ayodhya Ram Temple
- Saturday January 20, 2024
- India News | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
Chandrakant Sompura designed the Ram temple 30 years ago. He spoke to NDTV about his vision and how he designed the temple more than 30 years ago.
-
www.ndtv.com