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Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav, commemorating 75 years since the restored temple's inauguration. He offered prayers, performed rituals, and paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The event also featured aerial displays by the IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team.

Andhra Pradesh's IT and HRD minister Nara Lokesh drew a parallel between the somnath temple's restoration anniversary and the inauguration of a 65-foot Trishul at Visakhapatnam's Kailasagiri. He stated that these developments signify a national revival of faith, identity, and cultural pride. The Rs 3 crore Trishul project, enhanced with LED lighting, was inaugurated on May 9.

Odisha chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the civilisational link between Somnath and Lingaraj temples, calling them twin pillars of India's heritage. Speaking at the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parva' in Bhubaneswar, he emphasized India's resilience and cultural resurgence, referencing the reconstruction of Somnath and national heritage projects. Majhi pledged his government's commitment to strengthening Odisha's cultural and religious infrastructure.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded Maharaja Suheldev for defeating invader Salar Masud, stating his death ensured no one dared repeat such attacks. Adityanath emphasized the need to highlight contributions of iconic warriors and preserve India's rich cultural legacy for future generations.

The somnath temple Trust plans to gold plate all the 72 pillars of the historical temple, beginning with 10 in the first phase. On Tuesday, a pre-fabricated structure made of gold and designed by artisans arrived in Somnath from the national capital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the somnath temple is the epitome of faith and culture that is visited by over one crore pilgrims every year. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the new Circuit House near somnath temple in Gujarat, the Prime Minister congratulated the Government of Gujarat and the somnath temple Trust for the project.

As plans have been chalked out to restore the glory of somnath temple at Veraval by covering it with gold, the temple trust authority is now ensuring that the precious metal does not face the risk of corrosion given its close proximity to the sea.

Bihar's Tourism Minister Arun Shankar Prasad visited the ancient somnath temple in Madhubani, pledging government support for its preservation and development. The temple holds a legendary connection to Gujarat's Somnath, established by priests fleeing an ancient raid. The visit coincided with the 1,000th anniversary of the Gujarat temple's attack and included witnessing PM Modi's "Swabhiman Parv" event.