Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Somnath Temple in Gujarat on January 11, officials announced on January 5, 2026. This visit is part of the 'Somnath Swabhiman Parv' celebrations. Year-long activities have been planned at Somnath to mark this event. Many spiritual and social events are set to take place from January 8 to 11. The Prime Minister described the temple as a symbol of India’s unyielding spirit, highlighting its history of being rebuilt after attacks by foreign invaders. In a recent blogpost marking 1,000 years since the first attack on the temple, Modi wrote, "There can be no better example of our civilisation’s indomitable spirit than Somnath, which stands gloriously, overcoming odds and struggle." These celebrations seek to honor the resilience and history of the temple as a beacon of Indian civilisation.