Changing with time is our society’s strength, says PM Narendra Modi

Mangalore Today News Network

Shravanabelagola, Feb 19, 2018: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the greatest strength of the Indian society is changing with times and adapting accordingly to new contexts.

Addressing a gathering at 88th Mahamastakabhisheka Mahotsav of Bhagawan Bahubali here Prime Minister Modi also hailed saints and seers for bringing a positive difference in it.

“Our saints and seers have always served society and made a positive difference. The strength of our society is that we have always changed with the times and adapted well to new contexts,” the Prime Minister said.

The Mahamastakabhisheka festival is held once in 12 years during which the Bahubali Gommateshwara Statue, built around 981 AD, is anointed with milk, saffron, ghee, sandalwood powder, coconut water and herbs. This year, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 88th festival on February 7 by unveiling an idol of Lord Bahubali.