Modi in Lumbini: PM begins day-long trip at Maya Devi Temple, offers prayers with his Nepali counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba
2 years, 7 months ago

Modi in Lumbini: PM begins day-long trip at Maya Devi Temple, offers prayers with his Nepali counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the Himalayan nation at the invitation of Deuba, is paying a day-long visit to Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima Lumbini: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered prayers at the sacred Maya Devi temple in Lumbini in Nepal on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. pic.twitter.com/hLJhZlHNL1 — Narendra Modi May 16, 2022 “Beginning the Nepal visit with prayers at the sacred Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini,” the Prime Minister’s Office tweeted. pic.twitter.com/M1YZZhdyTH — PMO India May 16, 2022 On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, both Prime Ministers offered pooja and prayers at the sacred Maya Devi temple in Lumbini, the birth place of Gautam Buddha, Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Twitter. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Maya Devi Temple as the first stop of his one-day visit to Lumbini, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

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UN cultural agency decides against placing Lumbini, Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal, on endangered list
4 months, 4 weeks ago

UN cultural agency decides against placing Lumbini, Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal, on endangered list

Associated Press  

KATHMANDU, Nepal — The United Nations’ cultural agency decided Thursday against putting the Buddhist pilgrimage destination of Lumbini on its list of heritage sites in danger, instead giving authorities in Nepal more time to help restore the famous gardens and temple that are falling into disrepair. Experts from UNESCO had recommended placing it on the agency’s list of sites in …

PM Modi Seeks Blessings at Historic Lepakshi Temple in Anantapur
11 months ago

PM Modi Seeks Blessings at Historic Lepakshi Temple in Anantapur

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Veerabhadra Swamy temple located at Lepakshi in Sri Satyasai district on Tuesday, the location in the Ramayana where the eagle Jatayu fell while fighting Ravana to save Goddess Sita from being kidnapped. Modi’s visit to the town came six days prior to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of the grand Ram Janmabhoomi temple in …

PM Modi offers prayers at two temples in Kerala
11 months, 1 week ago

PM Modi offers prayers at two temples in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Shree Ramaswami Temple and Guruvayur Temple on day two of his visit to Kerala on Wednesday. Shree Ramaswami Temple is part of the Nalambalam circuit of four temples dedicated to Lord Ram and his brothers Bharat, Lakshman, and Shatrughan. Modi on Friday last said he will undertake a set of rituals required ahead …

PM Modi offers prayer at Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh, shares pictures
1 year ago

PM Modi offers prayer at Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh, shares pictures

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday morning visited the famous hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh and offered prayers for the “good health, well-being, and prosperity” of all Indians. PM Modi offers prayer at Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh The prime minister shared several pictures from his visit on X, in which he can be seen …

PM Modi offers prayers in front of Adi Kailash mountain peak at Parvati Kund
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi offers prayers in front of Adi Kailash mountain peak at Parvati Kund

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his day-long visit to Uttarakhand by offering prayers at Parvati Kund in front of the holy Adi Kailash mountain in Pithoragarh district. According to officials here, PM Modi has become the first Prime Minister of the country to visit the Adi Kailash area and offer prayers there. Prime Minister Narendra Modi offering prayers at Parvati …

Nepal PM offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP
1 year, 6 months ago

Nepal PM offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP

The Hindu  

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal “Prachanda” on June 2 offered prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh, hours after he arrived in the state for a two-day visit. Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, State Ministers Mohan Yadav and Jagdish Devda welcomed the Nepal PM at the Mahakaleshwar temple, one of the 12 ‘jyotirlingas’ in the …

PM Modi at Badrinath: Colonial mindset led to dilapidated condition of ancient temples
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi at Badrinath: Colonial mindset led to dilapidated condition of ancient temples

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused previous governments of leaving centres of faith across the country in a state of neglect and said these places are now being restored to their lost glory. Citing examples of the Kashi Vishwanath temple, Ujjain and Ayodhya, where major reconstruction works have been carried out in recent years, Modi attributed the "years of …

Buddha and the neighbourhood: How Modi’s Lumbini visit aims to curb Dragon’s growing shadow over Nepal
2 years, 7 months ago

Buddha and the neighbourhood: How Modi’s Lumbini visit aims to curb Dragon’s growing shadow over Nepal

Firstpost  

India’s foreign relations are changing fast and for the better. A few years ago, to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, explained the policy of his government: “[The> Government is committed to developing friendly and mutually beneficial relations with all its neighbours… Our engagement with these countries is …

PM in Nepal: India-Nepal Ties Will Benefit Humanity, Lord Buddha Makes Us One Family, Says Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

PM in Nepal: India-Nepal Ties Will Benefit Humanity, Lord Buddha Makes Us One Family, Says Modi

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered prayers at the sacred Maya Devi temple here in Nepal on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and said he felt blessed, hoping that Lord Buddha would bless all and make the planet peaceful and prosperous. On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, both Prime Ministers offered pooja and prayers at the sacred Mayadevi …

Stronger India-Nepal ties must to face emerging challenges, says PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

Stronger India-Nepal ties must to face emerging challenges, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday referred to the common cultural heritage of India and Nepal and said the Nepalese people were "equally happy" as the temple for Lord Ram was under construction at Ayodhya. Mr. Modi praised Nepal for preserving its ancient culture and civilisation and said, "Visiting Nepal is not a political matter for me, It gives me …

PM Modi offers prayers at Buddhist temple in Kushinagar after returning from Nepal
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi offers prayers at Buddhist temple in Kushinagar after returning from Nepal

Firstpost  

Gorakhpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday offered prayers at the Mahaparinirvana temple in Kushinagar district on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The prime minister reached the temple, which is said to be the place where Lord Buddha attained nirvana, after returning from Lumbini in Nepal. The prime minister is scheduled to attend a dinner at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s …

Modi in Nepal: PM lays foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini
2 years, 7 months ago

Modi in Nepal: PM lays foundation stone for India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini

Firstpost  

The centre is being built at the initiative of the International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi and once completed, it will be a world-class facility welcoming pilgrims and tourists from all over the world to enjoy the essence of spiritual aspects of Buddhism Lumbini: Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba on Monday laid the foundation …

Narendra Modi takes softpower to Nepal: Temple run and MoUs on agenda for Lumbini visit
2 years, 7 months ago

Narendra Modi takes softpower to Nepal: Temple run and MoUs on agenda for Lumbini visit

Firstpost  

This will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, and his fifth to Nepal since coming to power in 2014. Besides the religious significance of the trip on Buddha Purnima, developmental issues in sectors related to culture, education and hydropower will also be discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his way to …

My Visit to Nepal Intended to Further Deepen 'Time-honoured' Linkages: PM Modi
2 years, 7 months ago

My Visit to Nepal Intended to Further Deepen 'Time-honoured' Linkages: PM Modi

News 18  

New Delhi: India’s ties with Nepal are “unparalleled”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, a day ahead of his visit to Lumbini in the neighbouring country on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. In a statement, Modi said he was looking forward to meeting Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba after their “productive” discussions during the latter’s visit to India last …

PM Modi in Nepal on Monday: Temple Visit, MoUs, Agreement Review with Deuba on Agenda
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi in Nepal on Monday: Temple Visit, MoUs, Agreement Review with Deuba on Agenda

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba will carry out a comprehensive review of the recent agreements, as the two meet in Lumbini in the neighbouring country on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday, said sources. He said the visit will “reaffirm” India’s commitment to ties with Nepal and demonstrate the priority that New Delhi …

PM Modi to launch work on Buddhist centre in Lumbini
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to launch work on Buddhist centre in Lumbini

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of the ‘India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage’ on Monday during a daylong visit to Lumbini in Nepal. Mr. Modi will participate in the shilanyas ceremony for the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage and offer prayers at the Mayadevi temple that is dedicated to the mother of …

PM Modi to visit Lumbini in Nepal on 16 May on occasion of Buddha Purnima
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to visit Lumbini in Nepal on 16 May on occasion of Buddha Purnima

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the neighbouring country at the invitation of Nepalese PM Sher Bahadur Deuba. It will be his fifth visit to Nepal since 2014 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Lumbini in Nepal on 16 May on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. The …

PM Modi to visit Nepal for Buddha anniversary celebrations in mid-May
2 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi to visit Nepal for Buddha anniversary celebrations in mid-May

The Hindu  

Ahead of Buddha Purnima on May 16, the government is planning a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Lumbini in Nepal, the Buddha’s birthplace recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site, sources confirmed. The visit to Nepal will be one of three trips the Prime Minister will undertake in May, since he restarted international travel after the last Omicron …

PM Modi wraps up Bangladesh visit, calls for greater bilateral cooperation
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi wraps up Bangladesh visit, calls for greater bilateral cooperation

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Saturday reviewed progress in development and connectivity initiatives even as the two countries signed five agreements in areas ranging from trade to disaster management. The two sides signed five memorandums of understanding covering disaster management and mitigation, establishment of a framework for cooperation in trade remedial measures, establishment of …

PM Modi meets Matua community in Bangladesh, offers prayer at temple
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi meets Matua community in Bangladesh, offers prayer at temple

Op India  

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met members of the Matua community in Orakandi during his 2-day visit to Bangladesh. #WATCH Bangladesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the members of Matua community in Orakandi. pic.twitter.com/ViSry8RBvz — ANI March 27, 2021 PM Modi said that he felt the same emotions as the Matua community in India feels when they come to …

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