In Pics | Historic inauguration of India's new parliament by PM Modi
'Sarv-dharma' prayers
Before the parliament's inauguration, the prime minister attended a ‘havan’ and multi-faith or 'sarv-dharma' prayers, in which he was accompanied by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, union ministers and CMs of different states.
PM performs 'Ganapati Homam'
PM performed "Ganapati Homam" to invoke Gods and sought their blessings. Adheenams from various mutts of Tamil Nadu also arrived at the inauguration ceremony.
PM prostrates before Sengol
PM prostrated before the 'Sengol' and paid his respects. The 'Sengol' is a historical sceptre whose name has originated from the Tamil word "semmai" which means righteousness.
Sengol installed in Lok Sabha
The Adheenams handed over the historic 'Sengol' to PM Modi who then installed it in the Lok Sabha chamber, next to the chair of the speaker, in a special enclosure.
Unveiling of plaque
PM Modi unveiled the plaque and inaugurated the new parliament building of India.
PM felicitates workers
PM Modi met the workers who were employed in the new parliament building's construction and felicitated them.
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