PM Modi visits Somnath temple, prays for health and prosperity of countrymen

JUNAGADH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday offered obeisance at the revered Somnath temple in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district and prayed for the health and prosperity of countrymen.

The PM, who arrived at Jamnagar in Gujarat on Saturday evening on a three-day state visit, started his day by visiting Vantara, an animal rescue, conservation and rehabilitation centre there.

Later, he reached Somnath temple, the first of the 12 jyotirlings, located in Prabhas Patan and offered prayers to Lord Shiva. He then proceeded to Sasan in the neighbouring Junagadh district.