PM Narendra Modi lays foundation of multiple projects in Gujarat's Somnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple projects in Gujarat`s Somnath on Friday at 11 am via video conferencing. The projects inaugurated include the Somnath Promenade, Somnath Exhibition Centre, and the reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath.

PM Narendra Modi

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of Shree Parvati Temple during the event. The temple is proposed to be constructed with a total outlay of Rs 30 crore. This will include temple construction in Sompura Salats Style, development of Garbha Griha and Nritya Mandap.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of state (MoS) for Tourism Shripad Naik were also present at the event through video conferencing. "The developments at the Somnath will attract tourists at the temple," Shah said.

According to a release by the PMO release said that Somnath Promenade has been developed under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) Scheme at a cost of over Rs 47 crore.

The Somnath Exhibition Centre, developed in the premises of `Tourist Facilitation Centre`, displays the exhibits from dismantled parts of the old Somnath temple and its sculptures having Nagar style temple architecture of old Somnath.

The reconstructed temple precinct of Old (Juna) Somnath has been completed by Shree Somnath Trust with a total outlay of Rs 3.5 crore.

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