Somnath Temple

IRCTC to launch 'Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra' train today; find out ticket prices and route

The Jyotirlinga shrines are considered to be sacred in India and Nepal. There are 12 prominent shrines, which devotees aim to visit at least once in their lifetime

Narendra Modi named Somnath Temple trust chairman, becomes second PM to hold post

Modi, one of the trustees of the Shree Somnath Trust, was named to the top post unanimously during a meeting which he attended via video conferencing

Supreme Court directs Centre to set up a committee to ensure devotees are not fleeced by priests at popular temples

Supreme Court has directed the Centre to set up a committee to study how the temples across the country are managed, particularly with respect to facilities for pilgrims and utilisation of donations and offerings.

Narendra Modi launches Rs 1,000 cr development schemes for Daman and Diu, inaugurates flight between Ahmedabad and Diu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched development schemes worth Rs 1,000 crore for Daman and Diu, and also inaugurated a flight connecting Ahmedabad to coastal town of Diu.

Rahul Gandhi begins three-day trip to Gujarat with visit to Somnath temple

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday began his three-day Gujarat tour by paying a visit to Somnath Temple in Gir Somnath district

Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Somnath temple in Gujarat ahead of review meeting with Congress leaders

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Saturday visited the Somnath temple in Gir Somnath district, ahead of his meeting with party leaders.

Nitish Kumar criticises Congress' election strategy in Gujarat, says party 'veering towards extremism'

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Monday criticised the election strategy adopted by the Congress in Gujarat and said the party was "veering towards extremism".

Gujarat elections: BJP ahead on core issues, development but outcome hinges on voter turnout

Gujarat elections: BJP ahead on core issues, development but outcome hinges on voter turnout

Kapil Sibal says Narendra Modi quit Hinduism and is 'not a real Hindu'; BJP hits back

Congress leader Kapil Sibal sparked a row, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a "real Hindu" as he has "quit" Hinduism and embraced Hindutva

Rahul Gandhi clarifies on Somnath Temple register row, says his family members are devotees of Lord Shiva

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, clarifying on Somnath Temple register controversy, has said he and his family members are "Shiv bhakts"