BackIt would have been good if 'Sengol' got due respect after Independence: PM Narendra Modi
The Adheenams (priests) handed over the sacred sceptre, 'Sengol', to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, on the eve of the inauguration of the new Parliament building.
PremiumPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met Adheenams at his residence and took their blessings a day before he inaugurates the new Parliament building. The Adheenams, who arrived from Tamil Nadu earlier in the day, met Modi at his residence and handed him special gifts including 'Sengols' amid chanting of 'mantras'.
Modi sought their blessings and also honoured them. “ As a symbol of transfer of power, special 'Sengol' was made by holy Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam in 1947," PM Modi said. "I am delighted that the symbol of India's great tradition, Sengol will be installed in the New Parliament Building. This Sengol will keep reminding us that we have to walk on the path of duty and remain answerable to the public."
“It would have been good if 'Sengol' got due respect after Independence, but it was kept on display as walking stick in Prayagraj,"PM Modi further said.
Earlier in the day, the Adheenams of Dharmapuram and Thiruvavaduthurai arrived in the national capital.
At the inauguration of the new Parliament building on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will establish the historical and sacred "Sengol" in the Parliament House.
As many as 21 Adheenams had earlier left for Delhi from Chennai to participate in the inauguration ceremony.
Dharmapuram Adheenam, Palani Adheenam, Virudhachalam Adheenam, and Thirukoyilur Adheenam were among the Adheenams who left for Delhi from Chennai to attend the ceremony.
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