Gandhinagar, Jan. 9 -- Under the 'Swabhiman Parv', a celebration of India's spiritual faith being held from January 8 to 11, the Gujarat government made special arrangements for Shiva devotees. As part of these efforts, special train services have been introduced for devotees travelling from Rajkot, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Vadodara to Somnath, ensuring safe, smooth, and convenient travel to the sacred Somnath Dham.

On the occasion of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a special welcome programme was held at Veraval Railway Station. Shiva devotees arriving by train from various cities were greeted with kumkum tilak, bouquets, drumbeats, shehnai, and Bhathigal Garba, reflecting deep devotion, warmth, and strong faith in Somnath.

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