News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever we talk about the history of India, Somnath Temple is definitely mentioned. But Somnath is not just a temple made of stones, rather it is a symbol of the spirit which shows that no matter how many times an attempt is made to crush the truth, it stands up again. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has started ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’. His words on this occasion touched the heart of every Indian. He described Somnath as not just a religious place but a symbol of India’s ‘Resilience’ (unbreakable strength). This festival is a way of remembering our 1000 year old heritage, which foreign invaders tried to erase from time to time, but failed. Why is ‘Somnath Swabhiman Parv’ special? If you look at the history of Somnath, this temple is a wonderful story of destruction and construction. When it was repeatedly looted and destroyed centuries ago, the attackers must have felt that they had destroyed India’s faith. But every time, the people of India recreated it with greater grandeur. When PM Modi launched the festival today (January 2026), his message was clear—this festival is our tribute to the generations who sacrificed everything to save their culture. This is the 1000 year old legacy that teaches us to live with our heads held high even in today’s modern India. Symbol of Incredible India: PM Modi said that Somnath Temple shows the world that you can demolish buildings, but cannot kill the consciousness of a nation in whose heart its history is alive. The purpose of ‘Swabhiman Parv’ is to make the new generation aware of this power of our past. When the youth will see that their country has come out of the struggles, they will have a different confidence to fight the challenges of the future. Development with heritage. While today’s India talks about AI and space science, handling heritage sites like Somnath connects us to our roots. This step of PM is a great way to awaken cultural consciousness. It is not called ‘pride’ but ‘self-respect’, because pride consists of ego, but self-respect consists of gratitude towards one’s ancestors and culture.