Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with a Daruma doll by the Chief Priest of Shorinzan Daruma-Ji Temple in Tokyo during his visit. PM Modi is on
a two-day trip to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. As a part of a ceremonial exchange, PM Modi was presented with a Daruma doll, a traditional Japanese doll symbolising good luck, by the Chief Priest of Shorinzan Daruma-Ji Temple. "Strengthening India-Japan civilizational ties! PM Narendra Modi received a Daruma Doll- a good luck charm of Japanese culture from Rev Seishi Hirose, Chief Priest of Shorinzan Daruma Ji Temple. The Daruma doll is modelled after Bodhidharma, an Indian monk who is also considered to be a foundational figure in Zen Buddhism," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) posted on X.
What Is A Daruma Doll?
A Daruma doll is a hollow, round, Japanese traditional doll modelled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen tradition of Buddhism. Believed to bring good luck, these dolls embody the Japanese idiom of "fall down seven times, get up eight."
These dolls, though typically red and depicting the Indian monk, Bodhidharma, vary greatly in colour and design depending on region and artist.
Traditionally, Japanese people colour one eye of the doll before setting a personal goal with the intention of achieving it. The other eye remains blank until the goal is fulfilled. It acts as a constant reminder to act toward achieving your goal.
In Japan, PM Modi Showcases India's Political & Economic Stability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tokyo this morning. PM's Japan visit comes amid growing tensions between New Delhi and Washington following President Donald Trump's imposition of a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods entering the US.
During his Tokyo visit, PM Modi showcased India as an attractive investment destination, asserting that the country has political and economic stability as well as transparency and predictability in policy decisions. In India, capital does not just grow, it multiplies, PM Modi said while addressing a business forum.
India and Japan will together shape the Asian century for stability, growth and prosperity, he said. PM Modi said Japan's technology and India's talent together can lead the technology revolution of this century and can contribute significantly to Asia's stability, growth and prosperity.
PM Modi on Friday also held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, with an aim to further expand overall bilateral ties. He also called on his former Japanese PMs Yoshihide Suga and Fumio Kishida.
After concluding his Japan tour, Modi will travel to China on a two-day visit to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1.
(With agency inputs)
