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| A woman gave the statuette of Lord Hanuman to Obama (Video below) |
January 16, 2016, NewsCrunch
In an interview with YouTube star Ingrid Nilsen on Friday, US President Barack Obama pulled out a few items that he usually carries in his pocket.
He says the items, which include a statuette of Lord Hanuman, helps him whenever he feels tired or discouraged.
The other objects are - rosary beads, a tiny Buddha statue, a silver poker chip and a Coptic cross from Ethiopia .
Obama said people give him mementos, which he likes to carry. They remind him of the people he has met and the responsibility he has towards the issues that may affect them.
He, however, clarifies that he is not superstitious, so does not necessarily have to carry them at all times.
Obama said people give him mementos, which he likes to carry. They remind him of the people he has met and the responsibility he has towards the issues that may affect them.
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| A woman gave the statuette of Lord Hanuman to Obama (Video above) |
But the Hanuman figurine, which Obama says was given by a woman, seems to be a personal favourite. When he had come to India last year, he had shown it to BJP leader L K Advani’s daughter Prathiba.
Video: Watch Obama explains why he carries Hanuman idol in his pocket
Obama keeps Lord Hanuman statuette in his pocket all the time. How intolerant of this RSS agent. pic.twitter.com/7xpCj41pVy— IBTL (@IndiaBTL) January 16, 2016