Bhakt Leader: Narendra Modi
Real Name: Narendra Damodardas Modi
Other Name - Modi Ji
Guru - Lakshmanrao Inamdar (political mentor), Swami Dayananda Saraswati (spiritual Guru)
Aradhya - Bhagwan Shiva
Birth - 17 September 1950
Place of Birth - Vadnagar, Bombay State, India (present-day Gujarat)
Marital Status - Married
Education: Gujarat University (1983), School of Open Learning, University of Delhi (1978)
Language - Gujarati, Hindi, English
Father - Damodardas Mulchand Modi
Mother - Hiraben Modi
Spouse - Jashodaben Modi
Awards: Order of the Distinguished Rule of Izzuddin, Seoul Peace Prize, CNN-IBN Indian of the Year, Grand-croix
Party: Bharatiya Janata Party
Organization founded: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya
Narendra Damodardas Modi, the current Prime Minister of India. His early life was marked by humble beginnings, as he was raised in a lower-middle-class family. From a young age, Modi Ji displayed a strong determination and a deep interest in public service. Narendra Modi’s life has been a journey of courage, compassion and constant hardwork. At a very young age he had decided to devote his life in service of the people.
He was highly influenced by the works of Swami Vivekananda which laid the foundation of his journey towards spiritualism and which inspired him to pursue the mission to fulfill Swamiji's dream of making India a Jagat Guru. At the age of 17 he left home to travel across India.
Modi ji’s political journey began with his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a Hindu nationalist organization. He became a full-time worker for the RSS in 1971 and quickly rose through the ranks, taking on various responsibilities within the organization.
As part of his meditation exercise, PM Modi, at sunrise, performed 'Surya Arghya', a ritual associated with spiritual practice involving salutations to the Almighty, manifested in the form of the sun and offered prayers.
Narendra Modi Govt’s Spiritual Development’s
Kashi Vishwanath
In 2019, the BJP government acquired around 400 buildings and houses for the reconstruction of Kashi Vishwanath temple. Later in 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in the heart of Varanasi, a mega project with the expectation to boost tourism in the ancient city in a big way.
Somnath Temple
Gujarat's Somnath Temple, which was attacked and plundered several times by Mohammad Ghazni's army, has been rebuilt multiple times, which also includes PM Modi's Somnath temple complex’s beautification. PM Modi is also the incumbent chairman of Shree Somnath Trust (SKT), the religious trust which manages and maintains the Somnath temple complex.
Kedarnath Temple
PM Modi launched a renovation project for the Kedarnath temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. In several interviews, PM Modi has mentioned that Kedarnath is his favourite stopover.
Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of Ram temple in Ayodhya in August 2020. Consecration of Ram temple in 2024.
Char Dham Project
The Modi government launched Char Dham project which aims to provide all-weather connectivity to four holy towns in the state — Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. The project includes 900 km national highways which will connect whole of Uttarakhand state.
Temple Revamp in Kashmir
After the annulment of Article 370, the BJP government administered by PM Modi launched renovation works at several temple complexes in the Valley including Srinagar.
Temples Abroad
Over the years, PM Modi laid foundation for several temples abroad. During his visit to UAE in 2018, he laid foundation for a Hindu temple, which is a first for the country. In 2019, he started a multi-million-dollar revamp project of a 200-year-old temple, Shreenathji temple in Bahrain's Manama.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure has been marked by significant developments and achievements. His strong leadership, commitment to economic growth, and focus on social welfare have contributed to India's progress on various fronts. As he continues to lead India, his impact on the nation's future is likely to be profound and long-lasting.