PM Modi Leads Shaurya Yatra with 108 horses in Somnath, Honours Temple History and Valour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday participated in the Shaurya Yatra at Somnath Mandir as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations.
Somnath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led the Shaurya Yatra, a symbolic procession held as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking the second day of his visit to Gujarat.
The procession celebrated the courage of warriors and devotees who defended the ancient Somnath Temple across centuries. The march, rich in symbols of valour, drew large crowds of devotees and locals.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi were also present during the event.
What Was the Shaurya Yatra About?
Early Sunday morning, the Shaurya Yatra began in Somnath with traditional music, drums and the sight of 108 horses, a symbolic tribute to bravery and sacrifice. The procession retraced paths linked to the temple's long and turbulent history.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds 'Shaurya Yatra', a symbolic procession organised as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. CM Bhupendra Patel and Dy CM Harsh Sanghavi are also present.
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PM Narendra Modi actively took part in the march. After the yatra, he visited the Somnath Temple for darshan and puja, where he prayed at the famed Jyotirlinga shrine.
LIVE: PM Shri @narendramodi performs Darshan and Pooja at the Shree Somnath Mandir #SomnathSwabhimanParv https://t.co/kxhTJkURym
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Why Is This Event Significant?
The Shaurya Yatra is part of the ongoing Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a national event being held from January 8 to 11. It commemorates 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on the temple in 1026. Over centuries, the shrine was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt, becoming a symbol of resilience, faith and cultural pride.
Organisers say the yatra honours those who laid down their lives defending the temple through history. The 108-horse march is meant to reflect valour and sacrifice.
After Somnath, the Prime Minister will head to Rajkot later today for the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference, where he will inaugurate exhibitions at around 1.30 pm and speak at policy sessions.
This event reinforces Somnath’s place today as both a living centre of worship and a symbol of India’s enduring past.
