Over 100 carefully selected artefacts now grace the interiors of Seva Teerth, the newly inaugurated Prime Minister’s Office in Lutyens’ Delhi, blending India’s rich cultural heritage with diplomatic gifts received over the years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated the modern facility on February 13, 2026, which has been designed to serve as an efficient workspace while showcasing artistic and historical pieces that reflect national pride and international relations.
A standout item is an intricately carved wooden table presented by Russian President Vladimir Putin to PM Modi during one of his state visits to India. The table, now placed in one of the main corridors of Seva Teerth, exemplifies the personal touch in high-level diplomacy and has been positioned to catch the eye of visitors and officials alike. Alongside it, wooden panels depicting scenes from the Ramayana add a narrative depth rooted in Indian epics, contributing to the building’s aesthetic and symbolic character.
Among the prominent displays are a selection of Chola bronzes, renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship and spiritual significance from the mediaeval South Indian dynasty. These include bronze idols such as a Ganesha figure before which PM Modi has been photographed offering prayers as part of the Seva Teerth art project. The bronzes highlight India’s ancient artistic traditions and have been integrated to create a serene, culturally resonant environment within the administrative spaces.
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The artefacts have been sourced from several prestigious institutions and repositories. These include the National Gallery of Modern Art, Lalit Kala Akademi, and the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), alongside items from the Ministry of External Affairs Toshakhana, which stores official gifts from foreign leaders. Some pieces previously housed in South Block, the former Prime Minister’s Office, have also been relocated to the new premises, ensuring continuity while refreshing the collection for the contemporary setting.
The curation of these over 100 artworks—encompassing metal art pieces, oil paintings, sculptures, and antique objects—aims to transform the functional prime minister's office into a space that celebrates India’s artistic legacy and diplomatic engagements. Sources familiar with the project indicate that the selections were made thoughtfully to align with the building’s purpose, fostering an atmosphere of heritage appreciation amid governance duties.
Seva Teerth represents a modern chapter in India’s administrative architecture, where tradition and functionality converge. By prominently featuring diplomatic gifts like Putin’s table and timeless artefacts such as Chola bronzes, the new PMO underscores the government’s emphasis on cultural continuity and the symbolic value of international goodwill in shaping the nation’s public spaces.
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