Konark Sun Temple Takes Centrestage At G20; Know Why

New Delhi, Sept 9: The world-renowned Konark Sun Temple wheel stole the spotlight at the G20 Summit in Delhi, serving as the picturesque backdrop for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's warm greetings to international delegates.

As leaders from across the globe gathered at Bharat Mandapam, the summit's venue, Prime Minister Modi extended his greetings to them and graciously posed for photographs, with the mesmerizing Konark Chakra gracing the scene.

Notably, after cordially welcoming US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Modi took a moment to elucidate the significance of the Konark wheel to the American leader.

The Konark Chakra at the summit grounds was a striking representation of the event's identity, featuring the G20 logo on one side and proudly displaying the Sanskrit motto 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' - translating to 'One Earth. One Family. One Future,' which encapsulated the essence of India's G20 presidency theme.

The 'Konark Wheel' swiftly became a sensation on various social media platforms, with Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressing his delight on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting Odisha's enduring marvel.

Prime Minister Modi continued to engage with dignitaries from around the world, capturing memorable moments in front of the Konark Chakra replica at Bharat Mandapam. Among the prominent leaders welcomed by Modi at the G20 Summit were US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and an array of other esteemed figures on the global stage.