New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the thousand-year history of Gujarat's Modhera Sun Temple, recalling its destruction during invasions and its subsequent reconstruction, while also highlighting the village's transformation into India's first 24x7 solar village.

Addressing the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi spoke about the historical significance of the Somnath Temple and the Sun Temple at Modhera, recalling how both sites faced attacks during the invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni.

PM Modi also stressed the resilience reflected in the reconstruction of the temples, particularly recalling the role of King Bhimdev I in rebuilding the Modhera Sun Temple and the repea...