Prime Minister Narendra Modi presided over the first-ever Kumbhabhishek ceremony at the Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat on Monday, as part of the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, marking 75 years since the temple's inauguration in 1951 by India's first President, Rajendra Prasad. The ceremony included various religious rituals such as Jalabhishek, Maha Puja, and Dhwaj Pooja. A specially designed 1,860-kg ceremonial vessel was lifted to the temple's shikhar using a 90-metre crane to perform the Kumbhabhishek, which involved pouring holy water collected from 11 pilgrimage sites across India. This ritual is believed to restore the divine energy of the temple. During his visit, PM Modi also paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and participated in cultural performances organized along his roadshow route, showcasing the temple's significance in Hindu culture.