Modi reminds Pallava Prince Bodhi dharma to China. Arun reports as Mahaballipuram hosts Modi-Xi Jinping informal summit.
Next week is going to be a crucial week for Indian Diplomacy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of China Xi Jinping are set for a meet in an ancient city Kanchipuram. Mahabalipuram is a place in the district of Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu. It is known for the Hindu temples and Monuments built by tamil Pallava dynasty. Mahaballipuram has trade and cultural connections with China about 2000 years ago as Pallava Prince Bodhi Dharma contributed Shoalin Kung Fu to China way back in 5th century. PM Modi and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is showcasing the Pallava dynasty's contributions to China to strengthen the ties between India and China. Mahaballipuram aka Mamallapuram Why Meeting is important: This is the first meet between Indian and Chinese top delegation after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35-A. This comes at an important time when China along with Turkey and Malaysia openly supporting Pakistan in the current Indo-Pak crisis with whole w