Pilgrims from Assam have returned after undertaking the Somnath Swabhiman Yatra to the historic Somnath Temple in Gujarat.
The pilgrimage began from Assam on September 26 as part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a programme focused on the spiritual and cultural heritage associated with Somnath. The programme was conducted under the aegis of the Cultural Affairs Department, Government of Assam.
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Important points readers should notice.
Assam pilgrims participated in the Somnath Swabhiman Yatra.
The Assam leg of the yatra was scheduled to begin on September 26, 2026.
The pilgrimage took participants to Somnath Temple in Gujarat.
The yatra was part of the nationwide Somnath Swabhiman Parv.
The pilgrimage formed part of the nationwide Somnath Swabhiman Parv, organised by the Ministry of Culture to highlight the spiritual, historical and cultural significance of Somnath.
The pilgrims visited the historic Somnath Temple in Gujarat before returning to Assam. The journey provided participants an opportunity to undertake a pilgrimage and engage with the cultural and spiritual heritage associated with Somnath.
The Somnath Swabhiman Parv is being observed through various programmes across the country in 2026.
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Why This Matters
The yatra connected pilgrims from Assam with one of India's important pilgrimage centres and formed part of a nationwide programme highlighting Somnath's cultural and spiritual heritage.
