Stressing on the historical significance of the place, Prime Minister Modi had briefed Xi about the architecture and significance of the three important rock-cut monuments in the famed sculpture town Mahabalipuram.
PM Modi pens poem on his conversation with ocean at Mahabalipuram ; watch more.
In the eight-paragraph signed poem, Modi describes the ocean's relationship with the sun, the waves, and its pain.
The meeting at the magnificent Shore temple complex under a sea-facing colourful tent in this coastal town continued well beyond the scheduled time as both the leaders, helped by two interpreters, touched upon a range of issues, including trade deficit, over sumptuous local delicacies, officials said.
PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed fresh coconut water while catching the view of the magnificent Panch Rathas complex in the coastal city of Mamallapuram.
PM Modi and President Xi Jinping visit Five Rathas, Arjuna's Penance, Shore Temple and Krishna's Butterball included in Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen donning the traditional 'veshti' (dhoti) and a round-neck half sleeve shirt as he welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mahabalipuram on Friday.
In Mahabalipuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to attempt a strategic re-balancing in bilateral ties, strained by a hardline approach on the Kashmir issue from both sides.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will spend nearly 24 hours in India during his second informal bilateral with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu.
With President Xi's picture in the backdrop, they also wrote 'HEARTY WELCOME' to show their sweet gesture towards him, ahead of his visit to the historical city of Mamallapuram.
The Chinese President will land here on Friday afternoon and at about 4 p.m., he will travel by road in his Hongqi luxury car to Mahabalipuram to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A 38-year-old German woman tourist was allegedly sexually assaulted at Mamallapuram beach. In her complaint to the police, the victim alleged that she was forcibly taken away and sexually assaulted by some men, a district
Chennai: Upcoming Tamil thriller "Mahabalipuram", based on true events, has been acquired by Studio 9 for theatrical release. The film is in its post-production phase."Studio 9 has acquired worldwide theatrical release rights of 'Mahabalipuram'. The
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