Gol Gappa, Lassi and Aam Panna… the Japanese Prime Minister tasted Indian food items
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is on a two-day visit to India. During this, he is enjoying the culture and cuisine of India. On Monday (March 19, 2023) he did Gol Gappa, Lassi and Aam Panna test. He had reached Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he tasted Indian food.
Eating spicy food items will worsen the health of Japanese PM!
A video of him drinking Gol Gappa, Aam Panna and Lassi has also surfaced, in which he is seen eating spicy and spicy Indian food very comfortably. At the same time, many people have expressed concern by tweeting on social media that eating pungent and sour Indian food items will worsen their health. However, seeing in the video, it does not seem at all that he had any problem in eating spicy food.
PM presented Kadamwood lattice box
Meanwhile, PM Modi presented a sandalwood Buddha statue encased in a ‘kadamwood jali box’ (jali box made of kadamb wood) to Fumio Kishida. Officials said the art of sandalwood carving is an exquisite and ancient craft practiced in the southern Indian state for centuries and involves carving intricate designs into blocks of scented sandalwood, making intricate sculptures and other decorative items. Sandalwood trees are found in India and its wood has been an important part of Indian culture for centuries. It is considered one of the most valuable and prized woods in the world. Prime Minister Modi has often presented foreign dignitaries with gifts depicting the cultural and artistic richness of India’s various states and regions.
Officials said the Buddha figure is made of pure sandalwood and has hand carvings with traditional designs and natural scenes, made by expert craftsmen. In the statue Buddha is sitting in meditation posture under the Bodhi tree. Dhyana mudra is a position of meditation. Spiritual efficiency is also achieved through this. Officials said that Kadamba wood is considered auspicious in Indian culture and the design on the special Kadamwood box has been hand-carved by expert artisans. According to him, Indian sandalwood is one of the most sacred herbs of Ayurveda. Sandalwood powder and essential oil are renowned for their many medicinal and spiritual uses. Karnataka has some of the best sandalwood forests in the world. The art of sandalwood carving has been an integral part of the cultural heritage of Karnataka for centuries.
