On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended an invitation to the public to bid on presents he received from various events through an online auction. The auction, which has been going on for a few days, offers several intriguing pieces that highlight the creativity and culture of India. The Namami Gange program, a flagship project dedicated to cleaning and revitalising the Ganga River, would receive all auction proceeds.
Taking to his X (formely Twitter), Modi stated, "Over the past few days, the online auction for the various gifts I have received during my different programmes has been underway. The auction includes very interesting works which illustrate the culture and creativity of India. The proceeds from the auction will go towards Namami Gange. Do take part in the auction."
PM Modi's 7th birthday
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday on September 17. He received more than 1,300 unique gifts, ranging from spiritual artefacts to sports memorabilia and other items. The e-auction of these grand presents began on his birthday, September 17, 2025, at 10 am, and it will continue till October 2 at 5 pm.
Items in the e-auction
While the list is long. Among the most striking items is a statue of Goddess Bhavani, listed with a base price of Rs 1.03 crore, and a detailed model of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, valued at Rs 5.5 lakh. Adding to the collection are symbolic items such as three pairs of shoes worn by India’s Paralympic medallists from the Paris 2024 Games, each starting at Rs 7.7 lakh.
It also include a Pashmina shawl from Jammu and Kashmir, a Tanjore painting of the Ram Durbar, a Rogan artwork from Gujarat, a metallic Nataraja statue, and a traditional Naga handwoven shawl. This year’s edition highlights the spirit of Indian sports, with memorabilia from para-athletes symbolising what the Ministry of Culture described as “resilience and excellence”.
Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurated the auction at the National Gallery of Modern Art, where the gifts are currently displayed for public viewing. Since its launch in 2019, the PM’s memorabilia auction has reportedly raised more than Rs 50 crore, with proceeds going to the Namami Gange initiative, dedicated to conserving and cleaning the Ganga River.
Calling it a unique initiative, the ministry said in an earlier statement, “The e-auction is not just an opportunity to own a piece of history but also to support a noble cause.” For Modi’s admirers, these mementos blend devotion, artistry, and national pride, turning a personal milestone into a collective celebration of India’s culture and spirit.
