New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat, describing the occasion as a celebration of India's civilizational pride, spiritual strength and centuries-long resilience. Beginning his address with chants of "Jai Somnath" and "Har Har Mahadev," he said the festival symbolised dignity, glory, wisdom and collective faith rooted in India's ancient heritage.

The Prime Minister highlighted the unique spiritual setting of Somnath, with the confluence of the ocean, sacred chants and devotion, and said the celebrations reflected a living journey of a thousand years. He noted the continuous chanting of mantras, drone presentations depicting Somnath's history, and the ceremonial p...