Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a collection of carefully chosen gifts to Vietnamese President To Lam on his three-day visit to India. The gifts included the Namoh 108 lotus, a brass Buddha sculpture, and silk fabric from Varanasi, each symbolizing India’s rich heritage. The Namoh 108 lotus, developed by the National Botanical Research Institute, has 108 petals, a sacred number in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.
One of the distinctive gifts was the Namoh 108 lotus, symbolizing spiritual completeness and harmony with its 108 petals. Prime Minister Modi also gifted a brass sculpture of Lord Buddha seated beneath a Bodhi tree canopy, showcasing intricate craftsmanship. Additionally, a luxurious silk fabric from Varanasi, known for its exceptional textile heritage, was presented to President To Lam.
The brass Buddha sculpture gifted by Prime Minister Modi depicts Buddha in a meditative posture under a Bodhi tree canopy. The sculpture’s intricate details, especially in the Bodhi tree patterns, give it a spiritual and organic appearance. Moreover, the silk fabric from Varanasi featured elegant floral motifs, blending Indian and Vietnamese cultural aesthetics.
