Treasures of Tradition: Modi's Gift Auction for a Cause
Over 1,300 gifts to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, including cultural artefacts and sporting memorabilia from the 2024 Paralympic Games, are up for e-auction. Proceeds will support India's Namami Gange project. The auction showcases India's rich cultural diversity, with items on display at the National Gallery of Modern Art.
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Over 1,300 items gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to be auctioned online in an event coinciding with his 75th birthday, officials announced Wednesday.
The auction's standout pieces include a statue of Goddess Bhavani valued at Rs 1,03,95,000 and a model of Ayodhya's Ram Temple priced at Rs 5.5 lakh.
Proceeds will benefit the Namami Gange project, reflecting India's cultural diversity with gifts ranging from sporting memorabilia to traditional arts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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