PM Mementos e-Auction 2026: 31 Tamil Nadu Items in 8th Edition

The 8th edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction is live online until 2 October 2026, and Tamil Nadu is represented in it by 31 mementos. The Ministry of Culture describes the state's contribution as a spread across sacred traditions, classical art, traditional craftsmanship, historic figures and sporting memorabilia. Bids are placed on the auction portal pmmementos.gov.in.

Devotional and artistic pieces

One of the items that stands out is a framed auspicious footprint from Kanyakumari, presented by the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. It is linked to Sri Padhaparai, traditionally believed to carry the footprints of Goddess Kumari. Another memento shows Sant Shri Ramanujacharya, the philosopher and theologian, in a teaching pose.

The collection also carries a handcrafted Thiruvalluvar Chariot, modelled on the temple chariots of Tamil Nadu, a metallic Nataraja statue showing Lord Shiva in his cosmic dance, and a Tanjore-style Veena artwork finished with gold foil and Kundan stones. A traditional Tanjore painting of Lord Murugan, a gold-foil depiction of the same deity, a framed devotional work of Sri Sowmya Narayana Perumal and a brass memento of the Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple are also part of the set, along with South Indian angavastras with zari and woven borders.

Sporting memorabilia

• A badminton racket associated with para-badminton player Nithya Sre Sivan, who won a medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics
• A signed racket of Thulasimathi Murugesan, who won silver in badminton singles at the Paralympics
• Shoes associated with Mariyappan Thangavelu, a three-time Paralympic medallist in high jump

What the auction is

The e-auction puts up for public bidding the mementos, gifts and souvenirs presented to the Prime Minister. Each edition stays online for a fixed window, and this one closes on 2 October 2026. Those interested in details or in taking part are directed to the portal pmmementos.gov.in.

Taken together, the 31 pieces from Tamil Nadu give bidders a view of the state's spiritual traditions, classical art, craftsmanship, historical figures, textiles and sporting achievements in one place.