August 22, 2023
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Indian community in South Africa has something special for PM Modi

The under-construction temple once completed by 2025 will be the largest Hindu temple in Africa and Southern Hemisphere…reports Asian Lite News

Indian community in South Africa will showcase the 3D image of the under construction Swaminarayan Temple in Johannesburg to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival in Johannesburg for the BRICS summit.

The under-construction temple once completed by 2025 will be the largest Hindu temple in Africa and Southern Hemisphere.

The temple is built on a 14.5 acre size plot of land, housing a 34,000 square metre cultural centre, 3000 seater auditorium, 2000 seater banqueting hall, a research institute, classrooms, exhibition and recreational centers, among others.

“The Prime Minister will first meet the community members of Johannesburg and surrounding areas. Thereafter, he will be taken through the 3-D model of the new Swami Narayan Mandir…,” said Naresh Ramatar, Sawubonamodiji Welcome Committee member.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday morning embarked on a four-day visit to South Africa and Greece. In South Africa, PM Modi will attend the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg from August 22-24 at the invitation of the country’s president Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa.

This will be the first in-person BRICS Summit after three consecutive years of virtual meetings owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

BRICS is a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

PM Modi said that BRICS has been actively engaged in fostering a robust collaboration agenda across diverse sectors, and serves as a platform to deliberate upon issues of significance for the entire Global South.

PM Modi said that he looks forward to holding bilateral meetings with “some of the leaders present in Johannesburg”.

“BRICS has been pursuing a strong cooperation agenda across various sectors. We value that BRICS has become a platform for discussing and deliberating on issues of concern for the entire Global South, including development imperatives and reform of the multilateral system,” the PM said in a statement before the departure.

This will be PM Modi’s third visit to South Africa and the trip marks the 30th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between India and South Africa.

This year’s BRICS is under the presidency of South Africa. The theme of this year’s summit is: “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for mutually accelerated growth, sustainable development and inclusive multilateralism.” (ANI)

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