Recently Joe Biden, the President of the US, and Jill Biden, the First Lady, hosted the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House for a private dinner. Modi presented some impressive gifts to the couple on this special occasion as well. In this post, we have mentioned some information regarding Modis gifts for US president that you should be aware of.
A Special Sandalwood Box
The Prime Minister presented a sandalwood box to the US President with “Das Danam” which an expert craftsman from the city of Jaipur has made. This specially-made box that originates from Mysore in the Karnataka state of India features delicately carved patterns showcasing flora and fauna.
There are 10 donations in the box and the expert artisans of West Bengal have prepared this intricately handcrafted silver coconut which people offer instead of a Cow for Gaudaan. People also offer white or til sesame seeds for Tildaan and these have come from Tamil Nadu. Moreover, individuals offer sandalwood instead of land for Bhudaan and it has come from Mysore. People also offer the hallmarked and 24K pure gold coin which comes from the state of Rajasthan as Hiranyadaan.
Besides these, the sandalwood box likewise consists of a hallmarked and 95% pure silver coin which some artisans from the state of Rajasthan have prepared. Individuals offer this coin as Raupyadaan. Salt or lavan coming from the state of Gujarat is offered for a donation of salt known as Lavandaan.
Idol of Ganesha
The sandalwood box also contains a Ganesha idol which people consider to be the destroyer of all adversities. Incidentally, people in India worship Lord Ganesha first among all the other Gods. Some fifth-generation silversmiths coming from the city of Kolkata have handcrafted this idol mentioned here.
The box also provides an oil lamp (diya) which people consider to be sacred in all Hindu families. Some artisans from Kolkata have also prepared this oil lamp.
Copy of a well-known book
The Indian Prime Minister also presented a copy of the 1st edition of The Ten Principal Upanishads, a book that M/s Faber and Faber Ltd based in London has published and the University Press Glasgow has printed.
PM’s gift to the First Lady
The Prime Minister has also gifted an astounding 7.5-carat green diamond to Jill Biden, the US First Lady. Apart from reflecting the optical and chemical properties of diamonds it likewise is environmentally friendly, this is due to the fact that eco-diversified resources such as wind and solar power are used to prepare it.
It is a fact that the green diamond represents responsible luxury that symbolizes 75 years of freedom of India as well as sustainable global connections.
The US President along with the First Lady received Narendra Modi after inviting him for a dinner on Wednesday at the White House. Later they chatted with each other and also posed for photographs.
