Varanasi, May 11 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday highlighted the histories of Kashi and Somnath, saying both stand as "pillars of the eternal flame of India's civilizational consciousness."

Speaking during the 'Somnath Sankalp Mahotsav' organised in Varanasi under the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, the Chief Minister said the two temples had faced repeated attacks through history. He said attempts to destroy Sanatan Dharma had failed.

He said, "Today's programme is a clarion call for the resurgence of India's spiritual tradition, Indian cultural consciousness and national self-respect. This Somnath Sankalp Mahotsav is a humble effort in that direction. History gives us one clear message, Sanatan culture can be attacke...