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PM Narendra Modi was on three-nation tour.
Updated : Jun 03, 2018, 09:38 AM IST
An orchid was named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mark his visit to the National Orchid Garden of Singapore on Saturday.
Mod is here on a three-day visit.
"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) June 2, 2018
The distinguished and well-twisted petals of the orchid are mahogany, while sepals are reddish brown and lined with a fine margin. They are beautifully complemented with an attractive dark purple lip.
Later, the prime minister visited Singapore's oldest Hindu temple Sri Mariamman and participated in prayers.
"Reinforcing our strong cultural connect, PM @narendramodi visited the Mariamman Temple," Kumar said.
Reinforcing our strong cultural connect, PM @narendramodi visited the Mariamman Temple, which is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore built in 1827, dedicated to Goddess Mariamman. pic.twitter.com/JAlrHBGgQM
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 2, 2018
Built in 1827, the temple was constructed for worship by immigrants from the Nagapatnam and Cuddalore districts of South India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for her power in curing epidemic illnesses and diseases. The temple is located in the heart of Chinatown.