After prayer at the Somnath temple, PM Modi will chair a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust that manages the renowned place of worship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered prayers at Gujrat’s Somnath Jyotirling temple. PM is in Gujarat on his 3-day tour, he went to Anant Ambani’s Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre in the morning. As per the schedule, PM Modi will chair a meeting of the Shree Somnath Trust. He is the chairperson of the Trust.
Notably, a few days ago, PM had written in his Blog that after the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, he will go to Somnath, the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas and seek blessings for the well-being of every Indian.
PM Modi offers prayers at the Somnath temple | Video
PM Modi pays respect to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s idol
PM Modi also paid obeisance to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s idol inside Shri Somnath Jyotirlinga Mandir premises.
PM Modi’s Gujrat Visit
PM Modi arrived in Gujarat on Saturday evening to take part in several events during his state visit, which also includes chairing a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) at Sasan, the headquarters of the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary. He arrived in Jamnagar on Saturday evening to take part in several events over the next two days. After staying overnight at Sasan, which is the headquarters of Gir National Park, the PM, on March 3, will enjoy the jungle safari.
On his return to ‘Sinh Sadan’, the PM will chair a meeting of NBWL as its ex-officio chairman. The NBWL has 47 members, including the Chief of Army Staff, members from different states, representatives from NGOs working in this field, chief wildlife wardens and secretaries from various states.
