Agreement signed between NID Ahmedabad and Somnath Trust
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to enrich cultural heritage and visitor experience at Prabhas Patan.
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 1:52 pm · 1 min read
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According to a report by DeshGujarat, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, and the Shree Somnath Trust. This collaboration aims to explore design-based initiatives to enhance cultural heritage and visitor experience at Prabhas Patan, the home of the Somnath temple.
Through this partnership, the expertise of various design disciplines at NID Ahmedabad will be utilized to develop interactive exhibits, architectural installations, signage, way-finding systems, and immersive spatial experiences. Additionally, research and documentation of the region's arts, crafts, weaving traditions, architecture, and intangible cultural heritage will also be undertaken.
The primary objective of this collaboration is to strengthen public participation, improve the visitor experience, and elevate the institutional identity of the temple while preserving the history and culture of the area. Previously, a Prasad box for the Somnath temple was also designed by NID Ahmedabad.
According to background reports from Wikipedia, the Somnath temple is a Hindu temple located in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, in Gujarat, India. It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus and ranks first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva.
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