PM Narendra Modi Receives Daruma Doll During His Japan Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and symbolic welcome as he arrived in Japan for his two-day official visit. In a gesture rich with cultural significance, the chief priest of a Japanese temple presented him with a Daruma Doll, a traditional Japanese talisman symbolizing perseverance, determination, and good fortune.
What is a Daruma Doll?
The Daruma Doll is a centuries-old Japanese cultural symbol associated with Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism. Traditionally made of papier-mâché, it represents resilience and the spirit of “never giving up.”
- When someone sets a goal, they fill in one eye of the Daruma.
- Once the goal is achieved, they fill in the other eye — symbolizing perseverance and success.
This makes the doll a powerful token of commitment, focus, and achievement.
Significance of the Gift
The presentation of the Daruma Doll to PM Modi is more than just a cultural gesture. It symbolizes:
- Strength in India–Japan Relations: Highlighting mutual respect and shared values of perseverance and progress.
- Good Wishes for India’s Future: The doll signifies success, determination, and fulfillment of goals, reflecting India’s rising global stature.
- A Spiritual Bond: It underscores the deep cultural and spiritual ties between India and Japan through Buddhism and shared philosophies.
Modi’s Japan Visit: Strengthening Bilateral Ties
During this two-day visit, PM Modi is expected to:
- Meet Japanese leadership to discuss strategic partnerships.
- Strengthen ties in trade, technology, defense, and cultural exchange.
- Reaffirm India’s vision of a Free, Open, and Inclusive Indo-Pacific with Japan as a key partner.
This visit comes at a crucial time when India and Japan continue to expand cooperation in global diplomacy, economic growth, and cultural understanding.
