Hyderabad, January 17: Gazing at some of the rarest photographs of Mother Teresa, onlookers wore all kinds of expressions, from grave to happy. “See this is Mother Teresa,” pointed out Vishal D, a ten-year-old to his younger brother Vaibhav.
While the two spoke about all they knew about her, a few older people were seen studying the photos in detail.
Stationed at the Secunderabad station, the Mother Express is attracting many admirers of the humanitarian.
The exhibition train that has already toured half the country since its flag-off in August, was on halt at Secunderabad for two days- January 15 and 16. The three-coach air- conditioned train tries to cover all aspects of Mother Teresa’s life.
While some depict her tending to destitutes, feeding them with her own hands, there are others which bring to life the era in which she lived.
The exhibition train has been designed to commemorate the centenary birth anniversary of Mother Teresa.
Asafulla, a vendor, said, “Since Saturday, hundreds of people have come to see this train. In fact me and other stall owners here had taken turns to go and see the photographs of Mother Teresa.”
Old and young alike flocked on the two days to take a look at the depiction of the life and messages of humanity, sacrifice and charity through the deeds of Mother Teresa.
“The rare photographs and archives have been donated by many Missionaries of Charity across the country,” pointed out an attendant.
Mother Teresa won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna in 1980 for her humanitarian work and dedication to the upliftment of society.
–Agencies