Historic Kumbhabhishek Ceremony at Somnath Temple Led by PM Modi
Somnath Temple To See First-Ever Spire Kumbhabhishek Led By PM Modi
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On May 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the first-ever Kumbhabhishek ceremony at Somnath Temple in Gujarat. This historic event marks the 75th anniversary of the temple's restoration, featuring sacred water from 11 pilgrimage sites and a 90-meter crane for the ritual atop the temple's spire.
- 01First-ever Kumbhabhishek ceremony at Somnath Temple scheduled for May 11, 2026.
- 02Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the historic ritual.
- 03Sacred water from 11 pilgrimage sites will be used for the ceremony.
- 04The event celebrates the 75th anniversary of the temple's restoration.
- 05The ritual is a significant liturgical debut for the reconstructed shrine.
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The Somnath Temple in Gujarat is poised to host its first-ever Kumbhabhishek ceremony on May 11, 2026, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This significant event commemorates the 75th anniversary of the temple's restoration and involves the use of holy water collected from 11 prominent pilgrimage sites across India. A large vessel filled with this sacred water will be lifted to the 90-meter-high spire using a specialized crane, where priests will perform the ritual bathing of the spire, known as Kumbhabhishek. While this practice is common in South Indian temples, its execution at Somnath marks a notable liturgical debut since the temple's reconstruction. The ceremony will follow a grand Mahapuja of Somnath Mahadev, blending ancient Vedic traditions with modern engineering to honor the temple's rich legacy.
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The ceremony is expected to enhance the cultural and spiritual significance of Somnath Temple, attracting pilgrims and tourists, which could boost local economy and tourism.
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