- विज्ञापन -
New Delhi: The Prime Minister Modi on Sunday highlighted the cultural and spiritual ties between India and Indonesia and expressed his joy at being part of the Maha Kumbabhishekam of the Murugan Temple in Jakarta.
In his remarks at the Maha Kumbabhishegam of Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam in Jakarta, Indonesia, PM Modi emphasised that despite the geographical distance, the connection between the two nations remains strong, built on a “heritage, history, and faith.”
He also said, “It is my pleasure that I have become a part of the Maha Kumbabishekam of the Murugan Temple in Jakarta. I am far from Jakarta but my mind is close to it just like India and Indonesia are close to each other. I extend my wishes to all the people there on the occasion of Maha Kumbabhishegam.”
“To the people of India and Indonesia, our relationships are not just geopolitical, We are associated with culture. We are associated with a history dating back to thousands of years. Our relationship is about heritage, science, faith, and spirituality,” he added.
The Jakarta Murugan Temple, also known as Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam, has a unique 40 metres tall Raja Gopuram named as Visera Gopuram with 20 metres tall lord Muruga statue in the front of it. The Kumbhabhishekam of the temple is being held today.
The temple’s major facilities include multipurpose hall with a capacity of 1,200 people, Tiruvalluar Mandapam, classroom for the languages and Bhagavad Geeta, Hindu cultural and folk – dance centres, Museum of Indian culture in Indonesia, Yoga and meditation rooms, transit place, big and small meeting rooms, free natural healing clinic, groceries shop, small and big warehouse, library for around 2000 Hinduism books and Gurukul House.
