#ModiInSingapore: Orchid named after PM Modi in Singapore

By Manoj Panchal
(PTI desk)

Jun 02, 2018

11:05 am

What's the story

An orchid was named after PM Narendra Modi to mark his visit to the National Orchid Garden of Singapore today. The Prime Minister is in Singapore on a three-day visit. 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. Here's more.

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External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted about it

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

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Later, the PM Modi visited Singapore's oldest Hindu temple

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

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The temple was built in 1827

Built in 1827, the temple was constructed for worship by immigrants from the Nagapatnam and Cuddalore districts of South India. It is dedicated to Goddess Mariamman, known for her power in curing epidemic illnesses and diseases. The temple is located in the heart of Chinatown.