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Jun 19, 2025
PM Modi presents Dokra art to French President Macron
At the G7 Summit in Canada, PM Modi surprised French President Emmanuel Macron with a Dokra Nandi sculpture from Tamil Nadu.
Made using an ancient lost-wax method, this piece isn't just art—it's a nod to India's tribal roots and features Nandi, the sacred bull from Hindu mythology.
The sculpture stands out with its open lattice design and bold red saddle, showing off both tradition and style.
TL;DR
Modi's global gifting strategy
Modi has made a habit of sharing Indian culture through thoughtful gifts—like when he gave Macron traditional attars in an ornate box back in 2022.
He even gifted a similar Dokra Nandi to Argentina's president that year.
These gestures aren't random—they're about connecting cultures and putting Indian craftsmanship on the world stage.