Gandhinagar, Jan. 9 -- From the sacred precincts of the first Jyotirlinga of Shree Somnath, a unique initiative is blending faith with women empowerment, transforming the lives of local women and giving fresh meaning to the concept of self-reliance rooted in devotion.

The Shree Somnath Trust's Vastra Prasad initiative is enabling women from villages around Somnath to convert the sacred yellow cloths (pitambar) offered to Lord Shiva into designer kurtas that are worn by devotees across India and abroad. What was once a symbol of devotion has now become a steady source of income, helping many women move towards economic independence and emerge as 'Lakhpati Didis'.

At the Shree Somnath Temple, the Trust has prioritised the involvement of l...