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The ‘PM Mementos’ auction is unique in how it brings together a broad spectrum which includes sport, spirituality, and social responsibility.
The proceeds from the PM Mementos auction are channelled into a central project, Namami Gange Mission, supporting the rejuvenation of the sacred river that sustains millions. (Image: X/narendramodi)
Some gifts and objects are not just things, they are carriers of multiple aspects of life which include national emotion, stories of achievement, and symbols of faith. Every year, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mementos go for auctions, it looks like the country’s collective memory.
Consider the javelin used by Neeraj Chopra in his golden throw at the Tokyo Olympics. It is not just a sporting equipment. It is a reminder of a historic first for India in athletics. When the gavel fell at Rs 1.5 crore, it reflected how deeply that moment continues to inspire.
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A pair of boxing gloves, jerseys, hockey sticks, and badminton racquets, all of them tied to India’s sporting spirit, found eager bidders who saw in them not just memorabilia but a chance to hold a piece of India’s journey.
Meanwhile, equally striking was the detailed wooden model of the Ram Mandir, which was crafted with five mandapas, three stone sanctums, and a tiny red flag atop the shikhara. Auctioned at Rs 51 lakh, far above its base price, it became an emblem of devotion, faith, and cultural heritage.
But, above all, what makes this auction remarkable is its purpose. The proceeds are channelled into a central project, Namami Gange Mission, supporting the rejuvenation of the sacred river that sustains millions. Thus, every bid becomes more than a purchase. It becomes a contribution to a national cause.
The ‘PM Mementos’ auction is unique in how it brings together a broad spectrum which includes sport, spirituality, and social responsibility. It is also a reminder that pride in achievement, respect for tradition, and commitment to the future can converge in one platform.
These mementos are also reminders of moments when India rose taller on the global stage, of values that hold communities together, and of aspirations that shape tomorrow. Each winning bid is, in essence, a declaration of faith in India’s journey.
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Madhuparna Das, Associate Editor (policy) at CNN News 18, has been in journalism for nearly 14 years. She has extensively been covering politics, policy, crime and internal security issues. She has covered Naxa…Read More
Madhuparna Das, Associate Editor (policy) at CNN News 18, has been in journalism for nearly 14 years. She has extensively been covering politics, policy, crime and internal security issues. She has covered Naxa… Read More
September 25, 2025, 08:28 IST
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