Karnal, May 6 -- Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday flagged-off a special train to Takhat Sachkhand Shri Huzur Sahib for Maharashtra's Nanded from Kurukshetra railway station.

The train, flagged-off under the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana, had over 800 devotees from nine districts on board. Saini also announced that a Somnath Yatra will be organised from the state on June 8, stating that the Somnath Temple symbolises our unbroken faith, cultural heritage, and the renaissance of self-respect.

Referring to the Centre's initiative, he said that under the "Somnath Swabhimaan Parv", a year-long national commemoration will be observed till January 11, 2027.

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