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PM Modi visits Vantara, offers prayers at Somnath temple • Mar. 3, 2025, 7:58 AM ET (The Indian Express)

Temple offerings from Somnath, Mahakaleshwar, Kashi Vishwanath to be made available via speed post • Feb. 24, 2025, 1:13 PM ET (The Indian Express)

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Also Known As	Somnath-Patan • Patan-Somnath

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