What is the Daruma doll gifted to PM Modi during his Japan visit?
The Modi, who reached Tokyo in the morning for a two-day journey to deepen the civilization and cultural ties between India and Japan, the head priest of the temple of Shorinzan Daruma-Ji in Shorinzan Daruma-Gunma, took the baby from the morning.
“This special gesture confirms the close civilization and spiritual ties between India and Japan,” Mea re -confirms. “
Daruma baby, which is considered a good chance of chance, has a special place in the Japanese tradition.
PM Modi, who shared his thoughts on social media, wrote that it was an honor to meet Rev Seishi Hirose and thanked him for the gift. “Daruma is considered an important cultural symbol in Japan and also has a connection with India. He said.
The city of Takasaki in Gunma is known as the birthplace of iconic Daruma babies. The tradition of Daruma in Japan follows his roots to Bodhidharma, a monk from Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu, who is respectful to Daruma Daishi in Japan. It is believed to travel there more than a thousand years ago and is considered a key figure on the basis of Zen Buddhism, and Mea spokesman Randhir Jaiswal was emphasized in a social media post.
As a reliable and reliable news source[With PTI inputs]
