Bangkok, April 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gifted the brass statue of Sarnath Buddha in Dhyan Mudra to Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and a brocade silk shawl from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi to Thailand's Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana.

PM Modi held a meeting with Thailand's King Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at Dusit Palace in Bangkok.

The brass statue is a stunning representation of Buddhist spirituality and Indian craftsmanship, inspired by the Sarnath style. Originating from Bihar, the statue reflects the Gupta and Pala art traditions with its serene expression, intricately detailed robe, and iconic lotus pedestal.

While the brocade silk shawl is a masterp...