{"id":132417,"date":"2025-01-07T16:26:35","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/?p=132417"},"modified":"2025-01-07T16:26:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:56:36","slug":"external-affairs-minister-s-jaishankar-visits-konark-sun-temple-in-odisha-ahead-of-pravasi-bharatiya-divas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indusvalleytimes.com\/news\/external-affairs-minister-s-jaishankar-visits-konark-sun-temple-in-odisha-ahead-of-pravasi-bharatiya-divas\/","title":{"rendered":"External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visits Konark Sun Temple in Odisha ahead of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"caps\"><strong>By Manoj Jena<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bhubaneswar, Jan. 7:<\/strong> Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the iconic Konark Sun Temple and its Interpretation Centre on Tuesday as part of his cultural itinerary ahead of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) celebrations in Odisha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jaishankar, who oversees India\u2019s foreign relations, began his visit at the Interpretation Centre in Konark, which provides in-depth insights into the historical and cultural significance of the Sun Temple. The centre aims to enhance visitors\u2019 understanding of the region&#8217;s rich heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) from around the world have gathered in Bhubaneswar to participate in the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The event celebrates the contributions of the global Indian community and has drawn attendees from various countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of their visit, many attendees travelled to Puri, home to the revered Jagannath Temple. They sought blessings at the temple, a spiritual highlight for the diaspora. The experience was especially meaningful for visitors who journeyed from distant locations like London, underscoring the event&#8217;s deep cultural and spiritual importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants expressed their joy and admiration for the temple&#8217;s spiritual aura and praised the warm hospitality of the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations not only serve as a platform to strengthen ties between India and its overseas citizens but also shine a spotlight on Odisha\u2019s vibrant cultural heritage. 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