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Congress chief Rahul Gandhi visited the Somnath temple in Gir Somnath district, ahead of his meeting with party leaders to introspect on the Gujarat Assembly polls. The Congress leader landed at Keshod Airport in Saurashtra and offered prayers at the temple which is about 420 km from the state capital. Gandhi is scheduled to hold zone-wise meets with Saurashtra, Central Gujarat, South Gujarat and North Gujarat leaders in Ahmedabad today and is expected to address the Congress workers. (PTI Photo)
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Gandhi had visited the Somnath temple during the recent election campaign. (PTI Photo)
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His name was found written on the entry register meant for non-Hindus, kicking up a row. (PTI Photo)
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The Congress had called the entire incident "fake". (PTI Photo)
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The BJP insisted that the leader declare his religious faith before people. (PTI Photo)
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Non-Hindus are allowed to visit the temple but have to first get themselves registered at the shrine's office. (PTI Photo)
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A purported photocopy of a page of the register for non-Hindus had gone viral on social media with the names of Gandhi and senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel written on it. (PTI Photo)
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Gandhi had later said that he and his family were devotees of Lord Shiva. (PTI Photo)
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Congress President Rahul Gandhi at the Somnath Temple in Gujarat. (PTI Photo)
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