Gir Somnath, Gujarat, May 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released a commemorative postage stamp and a ₹75 silver coin during the ‘Somnath Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations at the Somnath Temple, marking 75 years of its reconstruction.
The releases followed his participation in temple rituals, including the Kumbhabhishek and Dhwaj Puja ceremonies.
According to official details, the commemorative coin and stamp highlight the cultural, spiritual, and historical significance of the Somnath Temple. The ₹75 coin also symbolises 1,000 years of the temple’s enduring legacy.
The coin, issued by the Ministry of Finance, is made of 99.9 per cent pure silver and features the Lion Capital of Ashoka and an image of the Somnath Temple along with historical inscriptions.
The event commemorates 75 years since the reconstructed temple was inaugurated in 1951 by Dr Rajendra Prasad.
Earlier, PM Modi also took part in a roadshow and attended temple rituals with senior leaders, saints, and officials.