PM Modi to release special stamp, coin at 'Somnath Amrut Mahotsav' in Gujarat on May 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on May 10 and 11 to participate in commemorative events at the Somnath temple and inaugurate the Sardardham Hostel complex in Vadodara according to an official statement issued by the Prime Ministerrsquos Office on SaturdayPM Modi will arrive in Jamnagar on May 10 before travelling to Somnath the next morningAt around 1015 AM on May 11 he will participate in the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the Somnath temple marking 75 years since the inauguration of the restored shrineAs part of the programme the Prime Minister will participate in the Vishesh Maha Puja followed by the Kumbhabhishek and Dhvajarohan ceremonies which form part of the templersquos consecration rituals and the ceremonial hoisting of the temple flagHe will also release a commemorative stamp and coin ldquocommemorating the rich legacy and spiritual significance of Somnathrdquo the statement saidThe Prime Minister is also scheduled to address a gathering at the event The Somnath temple in Gujaratrsquos Gir Somnath district is regarded as one of Hinduismrsquos most important pilgrimage sitesThe temple was reconstructed after Independence under an initiative supported by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and inaugurated in 1951 by Indiarsquos first President Dr Rajendra PrasadEarlier this year the temple trust had organised the Somnath Swabhiman Parv to commemorate 1000 years since the first recorded attack on the shrinePreparations for the Prime Ministerrsquos visit have been underway in Gir Somnath district over the past several daysSenior district administration and police officials have conducted review meetings on security crowd management traffic regulation parking arrangements sanitation and emergency response measuresBarricading work and route security checks have also been carried out around the temple town while additional personnel from police and other agencies are expected to be deployed during the visitLocal authorities have also reviewed arrangements for devotees and invited guests expected to attend the eventAfter the Somnath programme PM Modi will travel to Vadodara where he is scheduled to inaugurate the Sardardham Hostel complex at around 6 PMHe will also address a public gathering there According to the officials the project includes hostel facilities for 1000 boys and 1000 girlsThe complex also includes a central dining hall library auditorium and elibrary facilitiesDuring the visit the Prime Minister will inspect various sections of the Sardardham campus including the reception area dining facilities and civil amenitiesPreparations have also intensified in Vadodara ahead of the visit Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi along with district officials and police authorities have undertaken route inspections and security reviews around the Sardardham complexCivic authorities have carried out road repair and cleanliness drives in surrounding areas while arrangements related to traffic diversions public access and security deployment are also being finalisedSources have indicated that officials are additionally preparing for a possible roadshow during the Prime Ministerrsquos visit to the cityThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever