{"id":23358,"date":"2026-09-12T13:45:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T13:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=23358"},"modified":"2026-09-12T13:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T13:45:47","slug":"tamil-link-at-brics-pm-modi-greets-leaders-before-rameswaram-backdrop-xi-stops-for-a-closer-look-india-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=23358","title":{"rendered":"Tamil link at Brics: PM Modi greets leaders before Rameswaram backdrop; Xi stops for a closer look | India News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134131789,imgsize-889957,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/brics-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Tamil link at Brics: PM Modi greets leaders before Rameswaram backdrop; Xi stops for a closer look\" title=\"PM Modi greets Brics leaders against Tamil Nadu's Ramanathaswamy temple backdrop\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"PM Modi greets Brics leaders against Tamil Nadu's Ramanathaswamy temple backdrop\">PM Modi greets Brics leaders against Tamil Nadu&#8217;s Ramanathaswamy temple backdrop<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu found a prominent place in <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/brics-summit\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brics summit<\/a> for the second day in a row on Saturday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming world leaders at Bharat Mandapam against the backdrop of the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>This came a day after PM Modi presented Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Russian translation of the &#8216;Thirukkural&#8217;, bringing another Tamil cultural reference into the high-profile diplomatic engagements around the 18th Brics summit being held in the national capital.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>PM Modi received Chinese President <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/xi-jinping\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xi Jinping<\/a>, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other leaders ahead of the summit.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>During Xi&#8217;s welcome, PM Modi was seen briefly explaining the significance of the Ramanathaswamy Temple backdrop to the Chinese President.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>The temple, located on Pamban Island in Rameswaram, is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and among the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in the country.<\/p>\n<div data-type=\"in_view\" class=\"  \">\n<div class=\"LEzX4\">\n<div class=\"PmOGb\">\n<p class=\"PSf84\">Share your thoughts in the comments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Insightful<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Agree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Disagree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Skeptical<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Concerning<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Promising<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Worth Reading<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Big Development<\/button><\/p>\n<p><textarea class=\"T9MbS\" rows=\"1\" placeholder=\"Add your Thoughts...\"\/><button type=\"button\" class=\"ZW6JD \" disabled=\"\">Post Comment<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"swnca\">Be respectful \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatimes.com\/termsandcondition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gkv0P\">TOI community guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>Known for its long corridors, distinctive architecture and association with the &#8216;Ramayana&#8217;, the temple is also one of Tamil Nadu\u2019s best-known religious and cultural landmarks.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>India is hosting the 18th Brics summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 amid the West Asia crisis.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>India\u2019s chairship of the 18th Brics summit is centred on the theme, \u201cBuilding for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability\u201d, reflecting New Delhi\u2019s focus on development, sustainability, technology and stronger institutions.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>Since assuming the Brics chairship for 2026, India has prioritised sustainable growth, climate action, innovation and deeper cooperation among developing countries, while seeking to give greater voice to the aspirations of the Global South.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/tamil-link-at-brics-pm-modi-greets-leaders-before-rameswaram-backdrop-xi-stops-for-a-closer-look\/articleshow\/134130896.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM Modi greets Brics leaders against Tamil Nadu&#8217;s Ramanathaswamy temple backdrop NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu found a 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