On the morning of 28th August 2013, Shri Narendra Modi visited the auspicious 500 year old Banyan Tree, Mahakali Vad at Kantharpura in Dehgam Taluka, Gandhinagar district. The grand tree covers an area of almost half an acre.

He guided various government officials on the development of the Vad as a spiritual and holy place. Earlier, he visited the holy tree during Shala Praveshotsav in June 2013. Here are a few assorted pictures of his today's visit to the Vad:

With Inputs from:

https://daily.bhaskar.com/article/GUJ-AHD-modi-visits-past-during-tour-4293581-PHO.html?seq=1

https://deshgujarat.com/2013/08/28/modi-visits-500-year-olf-banyan-tree-on-janmashtami-morning/

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Prime Minister pays homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on Basava Jayanthi
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, paid homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi.

Shri Modi said that on the special occasion of Basava Jayanthi, he is paying homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara and his enduring teachings. He noted that Basaveshwara’s vision of a just society, along with his unwavering efforts to empower the people, will always motivate us.

The Prime Minister posted on X;

“On the special occasion of Basava Jayanthi, paying homage to Jagadguru Basaveshwara and his enduring teachings. His vision of a just society, along with his unwavering efforts to empower the people, will always motivate us.”