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Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, inaugurated the newly restored
Somnath Temple on
May 11, 1951. The temple, located in Gujarat, was reconstructed after being destroyed multiple times in history. The restoration was initiated under the leadership of
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel after India's independence, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad’s involvement in its inauguration was a significant event.
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1.
Somnath Temple is one of the twelve
Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and holds immense religious and historical significance.
2. The temple had been repeatedly destroyed by foreign invaders, most notably by
Mahmud of Ghazni in the 11th century.
3.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel took the initiative to rebuild the temple as a symbol of national revival after India’s independence.
4. Dr.
Rajendra Prasad's role in the inauguration, despite opposition from some leaders who emphasized secularism, signified the importance of preserving India’s cultural heritage.