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Konark Wheel replica serves as backdrop of PM Modi's welcome handshake with G20 leaders

ts rotating motion symbolises time, 'Kaalchakra', as well as progress and continuous change

PTI New Delhi Published 09.09.23, 10:29 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Saudi Arab Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on his arrival for the G20 Summit at the Bharat Madapam, in New Delhi, Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Saudi Arab Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on his arrival for the G20 Summit at the Bharat Madapam, in New Delhi, Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023. PTI

A replica of Konark Wheel from the Sun temple in Odisha's Puri served as the backdrop of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welcome handshake with G20 leaders as they arrived at the summit venue, Bharat Mandapam, here on Saturday.

The Konark Wheel was built during the 13th century under the reign of King Narasimhadeva-I. The wheel with 24 spokes, which has also been adapted into the Tricolour, embodies India's ancient wisdom, advanced civilisation and architectural excellence.

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Its rotating motion symbolises time, 'Kaalchakra', as well as progress and continuous change.

It serves as a powerful symbol of the wheel of democracy that reflects the resilience of democratic ideals and commitment to progress in society.

Prime Minister Modi reached Bharat Mandapam this morning ahead of the two-day meeting of the top world leaders. He was accompanied by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, among others.

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