According to Indian media, black tea, Assam tea, Kashmir lily tea, handmade silver horse figurine tea set, Russian version of Srimad Bhagavad Gita… were gifts given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Vladimir Putin during the Russian leader’s visit to India this week.
The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is an instruction from Lady Krishna, an important deity in Hinduism. The wife grants the hero Arjuna the immortal soul Buddha and the path to soul liberation in the context of the battle of Mahabharata.
According to Indian authorities, the eternal value of the work is its inspiration for a way of life, morality, mastery of the mind, and inner peace. Many modern translations help the book reach readers around the world.
Cultivated in the fertile alluvial plains of the Brahmaputra River basin, Assam tea is famous for its rich flavor and the traditional processing of the brightly colored tea water ‘Asamika’ variety.
This tea, which has received a Geographical Indication (GI) since 2009, is associated with the Bra Gifu indigenous technology, its soil heritage. In addition to its cultural value, Assam tea is highly regarded for its health benefits, while bras provide relaxation and feel good for the body at the same time.
The elaborately carved Murshabad silver teapot set demonstrates the long-standing art of the state of West Bengal and the importance of Indian and Russian tea cultures.
According to Brazilian authorities, the gift presented with such respect is a symbol of the strong friendship between India and Russia, with Brazil’s timeless ritual of enjoying tea.
The handcrafted silver horse statue gifted by Prime Minister Modi to President Putin was made in the state of Maharashtra. Decorated with meticulous detail, the silver horse statue demonstrates the sophistication of Indian metalworking techniques.
It is a symbol of dignity and courage, values respected in both Indian and Russian cultures. Dignity represents the intersection of heritage and mutual respect between both sides.
The horse’s forward stance is also seen as a metaphor for the ever-evolving India-Russia relationship.
Agra’s handcrafted marble chess set combines delicate carving art with flint application and celebrates the region’s mosaic heritage within the framework of the ‘One Product for Each Prefecture’ (ODOP) program.
Kashmir Bia, also called bean or Jafran Bia, is grown in the highlands of Kashmir and is famous for its bra-colored aroma and unique taste. It is also a spice that carries the deep cultural and culinary values of this land.
