Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome in Brasilia as he landed for his State Visit to Brazil after a successful Rio BRICS Summit.
The Indian diaspora and Brazilian performers came together in an extraordinary cultural display that showcased the powerful Shiva Tandava Stotram alongside vibrant Brazilian Samba Reggae rhythms, giving a strong message of unity in diversity.
The performance mirrored a unique cultural fusion that also embraced Amazonian chants, highlighting a surprising connection between the spiritual traditions of India and Brazil.
In a post on X, PM Modi praised the Batala Mundo band, stating, “At Brasilia airport, the Batala Mundo band played some wonderful compositions. Theirs is a global effort to promote Afro-Brazilian percussion, in particular the Samba-Reggae from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil.”
At Brasilia airport, the Batala Mundo band played some wonderful compositions. Theirs is a global effort to promote Afro-Brazilian percussion, in particular the Samba-Reggae from Salvador da Bahia, Brazil. pic.twitter.com/Pp1RjqBFwg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2025
Padma Shri Jonas Masetti, a distinguished Vedanta teacher in Brazil, described the moment as deeply touching.
He said, “It was a very powerful moment, a true blessing for everyone involved. This is a tremendous opportunity to express our deep gratitude to India. The knowledge of Vedanta has been transforming our lives here, not just individually, but reshaping the very fabric of our society. It brings clarity, depth, and meaning to our existence.”
A long-time Vedanta student, also one of the performers, stated, “I have been studying Vedanta for about 10 years now with Acharya Jonas Masetti. It’s a great honour to stand before him for the second time and to chant the mantras we have practised daily for so many years. Studying Vedanta has profoundly transformed my life in many ways.”
Voices of people
The vibrant sight of the performance left people filled with energy as they acknowledged the rich cultural association between India and Brazil.
Director of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Jyoti Kiran Shukla, mentioned, “This unique programme is a special gift to the Indian community, a beautiful confluence of our Vedic chants. In Vedic traditions, we have powerful chants like Shiva Tandava and Shroth. Today, we witnessed these combined with Amazonian chants, revealing a fascinating cultural connection between India and Brazil. At the Vivekananda Centre, we are researching the similarities between these chants, their linguistic patterns, meanings, and origins.”
A yoga teacher, Kenlyn, who witnessed the performance, showed her enthusiasm, saying, “I wasn’t one of the performers, but it was truly an honour to watch my fellow students perform and to be part of this incredible opportunity to present for the Prime Minister. I hadn’t met him before, and it was a powerful experience; you could really feel his energy, presence, and genuine care and compassion.”
PM Modi’s heartfelt gratitude
PM Modi, clearly moved by the vibrant welcome and high-spirited performance, took to X sharing his appreciation, “Landed in Brasilia a short while ago. The Indian community accorded a memorable welcome, once again highlighting how passionate our diaspora is and how connected they remain with their roots.”
Landed in Brasilia a short while ago. The Indian community accorded a memorable welcome, once again highlighting how passionate our diaspora is and how connected they remain with their roots. pic.twitter.com/y8dHxo3nUf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2025
At the airport, PM Modi was received by Brazilian Defence Minister Jose Mucio Monteiro Filho.
During his stay in the Brazilian capital, PM Modi is likely to meet President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss a range of bilateral issues concerning India-Brazil relations.
This visit throws light on growing international ties and India’s efforts to strengthen global ties.
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