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Gaurav Sawant on Somnath Parv: PM Modi to Honour Braves Who Died Defending Temple 1000 Years Ago
UPDATED: Jan 11, 2026 10:18 IST
On this special report, India Today's Gaurav C. Sawant details the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, an event commemorating 1,000 years since the first attack on the Somnath temple by Mehmood of Ghazni in 1026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead a 'Shoryatra' to honour the thousands who sacrificed their lives defending the temple over centuries. Sawant states, 'The history of Somnath is the history of Indian resilience and resurgence.' The broadcast reflects on the temple's cycle of destruction and reconstruction, highlighting it as a symbol of India's civilisational continuity and unwavering faith. Sawant emphasizes that the ability to follow the Sanatan Dharma today is a direct result of the sacrifices made by ancestors, a legacy the event aims to celebrate and pass on to future generations.
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