US EditionPM Modi Presented with Traditional Japanese Daruma Doll — What Does It Symbolise?
The Daruma doll, symbolizing perseverance and cultural ties rooted in the 18th-century tradition linked to Bodhidharma from India, signifies goodwill and shared aspirations, temple officials said.
- On August 29, 2025, during his visit to Tokyo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was gifted a Daruma doll, a customary symbol of good fortune, by the head priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple.
- The gift symbolized the deep-rooted cultural connection between India and Japan, embodied by Bodhidharma, a fifth-century Indian monk whose likeness inspired the Daruma dolls representing determination and endurance.
- Prime Minister Modi held discussions with ex-leaders Yoshihide Suga and Fumio Kishida to explore ways to strengthen collaboration between India and Japan in areas such as trade, technology, artificial intelligence, investment, manufacturing, green energy, and semiconductor development.
- He emphasized that Japan leads in technology while India excels in human resources, suggesting that combining Japanese innovation with India's vast talent pool holds great promise for collaboration.
- Modi's visit and his symbolic receipt of the Daruma doll underscored a commitment to deepen bilateral ties and pursue collaborative growth in critical technologies and green energy sectors.
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What is the Daruma doll, presented to PM Narendra Modi in Japan?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a traditional Daruma Doll from Rev Seishi Hirose during his visit to Japan. This cultural symbol represents perseverance and good luck, embodying the spirit of setting and achieving goals in Japanese tradition.
PM Narendra Modi Gifted With Traditional Daruma Doll by Shorinzan Daruma-Ji Temple Chief Priest Rev Seishi Hirose During His Japan Visit (See Pic and Video)
A Daruma doll is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modelled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism. These dolls, though typically red and depicting the Indian monk, Bodhidharma, vary greatly in colour and design depending on region and artist. PM Narendra Modi Gifted With Traditional Daruma Doll by Shorinzan Daruma-Ji Temple Chief Priest Rev Seishi Hirose During His Japan Visit (See Pic and Video).
PM Modi honoured with Japan’s most famous souvenir. What is the Daruma doll?
PM Modi in Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a Daruma doll during his two-day visit to Japan. This round, hollow figure is believed to bring good luck and is a popular souvenir. The doll represents Bodhidharma, or Daruma in Japanese, the fifth-century monk who founded Zen Buddhism
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