In pics: 3,000 drones light up sky with Shivling, Lord Vishnu as PM watches show

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Gujarat's Somnath temple, where he offered prayers, participated in rituals and witnessed a stunning drone show marking 1,000 years since the first attack on the ancient shrine.

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Prime Minister Modi offered prayers at Gujarat’s Somnath temple. (Photo: PTI)

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The Prime Minister participated in 'Omkar Mantra' chanting. (Photo: PTI)

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A huge crowd greeted the Prime Minister as he arrived for the celebrations. (Photo: PTI)

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PM Modi attended a stunning drone show at the temple. (Photo: PTI)

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Around 3,000 drones were used for the spectacular show. (Photo: PTI)

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Drones created various images depicting historical events associated with the temple in the sky over Arabian Sea. (Photo: PTI)

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The drone depictions include Lord Shiva, as also of a big 'Shivaling'. (Photo: PTI)

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It was the largest drone shows hosted in the proximity of a temple site in the country.

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PM said the entire nation has come together to mark a thousand years since first attack on the temple in 1026.

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He took part in several rituals at the ancient temple. (Photo: PTI)

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PM said he flelt blessed to be in Somnath. (Photo: PTI)

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PM Modi called Somnath a proud symbol of civilisational courage. (Photo: PTI)

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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi also attended the festivities. (Photo: PTI)

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Somnath temple and its premises were illuminated to mark Somnath Swabhiman Parv.