New Delhi, Feb 2 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday the relationship between India and Indonesia is not just geo-political but is rooted in thousands of years of shared culture and history.
The PM made these remarks during Maha Kumbabhishegam of Shri Sanathana Dharma Aalayam in Jakarta, Indonesia via video message today.
He emphasized that the bond between the two nations is based on heritage, science, faith, shared beliefs, and spirituality... adding that this connection includes Lord Murugan, Lord Ram and Lord Buddha.
Modi also highlighted that when someone from India visits the Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, they experience the same spiritual feeling as in Kashi and Kedarnath.
He noted that the stories of Kakawin and Serat Ramayana evoke the same emotions as Valmiki Ramayana, Kamba Ramayana, and Ramcharitmanas in India.
He mentioned that the Indonesian Ramleela is also performed in Ayodhya, India.
Modi stated, "Hearing "Om Swasti-Astu" in Bali reminds Indians of the Vedic scholars' blessings in India."
The PM remarked that the relationship between India and Indonesia is woven with many strong threads.
He highlighted that the new grand Murugan Temple in Jakarta adds a new golden chapter to the centuries-old heritage and expressed confidence that this temple will become a new centre for both faith and cultural values.
During his message, the PM also extended greetings to President Prabowo Subianto, Chairman of the Murugan Temple Trust Pa Hashim, Managing Trustee Dr Kobala.
“The cultural values, heritage and legacy are enhancing people-to-people connections between India and Indonesia,” he noted.
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