Prime Minister Narendra Modi said through video conferencing at the Mahakumbhabhishekam of Shri Sanatan in Jakarta, Indonesia, that the relations between India and Indonesia are not just "geo-political" but are based on thousands of years old shared culture and history and both countries have a tradition of unity in diversity. The relationship between India and Indonesia is that of Rama and Buddha. PM Narendra Modi said that I am far from Jakarta but my mind is close to it, like India and Indonesia are close to each other.
We are connected to Lord Buddha
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to the people of the country on the occasion of Maha Kumbhabhishekam, saying that just a few days ago, President Prabowo Subianto had taken the love of 140 crore Indians from India. Through its President, the people of Indonesia will be experiencing the good wishes of every Indian. The relationship between India and Indonesia is one of heritage, science and faith.
Our relationship is of shared faith and spirituality. We are connected to Lord Murugan, we are also connected to Lord Shri Ram and we are also connected to Lord Buddha. PM Narendra Modi said that when a person going to Indonesia from India folds hands in the Prambanan temple, he has the same spiritual experience as Kashi and Kedar