Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the last leg of his five day, three nation visit to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. To mark his visit to the National Orchid Garden of Singapore on Saturday, an orchid was named after him.
The orchid in Singapore Botanic Gardens was named ‘Dendrodrium Narendra Modi’. The garden is the only tropical garden to be listed as UNESCO Heritage site.
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“Dendrobrium Narendra Modi – an orchid named after PM @narendramodi on the occasion of his visit to the National Orchid Garden in Singapore,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
“A strong and robust tropical orchid which produces upright inflorences up to 38 cm long with 14-20 well-arranged flowers,” he said.
Dendrobrium Narendra Modi – an orchid named after PM @narendramodi on the occasion of his visit to the National Orchid Garden in Singapore. A strong and robust tropical orchid which produces upright inflorences up to 38 cm long with 14-20 well-arranged flowers. pic.twitter.com/HEjg4uT2Cc
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) 2 June 2018
Later the Prime Minister visited the oldest temple in Singapore, Sri Mariamman and joined the prayers. The temple was built in 1827 for worship by immigrants from South India. The Goddess Mariamman is known for her powers in during epidemic illness and diseases.
““Reinforcing our strong cultural connect, PM @narendramodi visited the Mariamman Temple,” Mr. Kumar said.”
Modi will also visit Changi Naval Base, where he will see Indian Naval Ship Satpura and interact with Navy officers from India and Singapore.
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