{
  "id": 6912556,
  "title": "PM Modi Explains Significance Of Ramanathaswamy Temple To President Xi, Other BRICS Leaders At Iconic Temple Backdrop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pm-modi-explains-significance-of-ramanathaswamy-temple-to-president",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T11:12:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/pm-modi-explains-significance-of-ramanathaswamy-temple-to-president-xi-other-brics-leaders-at-iconic-temple-backdrop"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi on Saturday, the site for the 18th BRICS Summit. He welcomed members from BRICS nations against the backdrop of the renowned Ramanathaswamy Temple, situated in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister Modi also took the opportunity to elaborate on the temple's importance to President Xi Jinping of China and other BRICS leaders, as they gathered for a cultural presentation during the summit.\n\nThe Ramanathaswamy Temple, located on Pamban Island, is one of India's most revered Hindu temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is part of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines, rendering it a vital pilgrimage site for devotees across the nation. The temple's historical significance is deeply rooted in the epic Ramayana, where it is believed that Lord Rama paid homage to Lord Shiva before embarking on his quest to Lanka to rescue Sita. This connection to a seminal tale of Hindu mythology lends the temple considerable spiritual weight.\n\nBeyond its religious value, the temple is celebrated for its architectural splendor, with grand corridors adorned with elaborate carvings. Its setting on the island, with the Indian Ocean as a backdrop, further enhances its unique cultural and geographical identity. By featuring the temple against the backdrop of diplomatic discussions, Prime Minister Modi effectively underscored India's commitment to preserving and sharing its rich cultural heritage with the world during the BRICS summit.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi on Saturday, the venue for the 18th BRICS Summit. He welcomed BRICS members against the backdrop of the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple, which is located in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. Prime Minister was also seen explaining the significance of the temple to President Xi Jinping. PM Modi highlighted the cultural and spiritual…",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Modi greeted BRICS leaders at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi.",
    "He highlighted Ramanathaswamy Temple's significance to President Xi and others.",
    "Temple is a revered pilgrimage site and architectural marvel."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}