Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30pm on 16 Dec 2025,Tuesday Sports
Global football legend Lionel Messi visited Vantara, participating in traditional Sanatana Dharma prayers and ceremonies. Accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, Messi received a grand welcome featuring folk music, flower showers, and an aarti ceremony. The Argentine icon took part in a Maha Aarti, performing multiple Hindu pujas including Ambe Mata Puja, Ganesh Puja, Hanuman Puja, and Shiv Abhishek. The prayers focused on world peace and unity. Vantara, where the visit occurred, traditionally begins its programs with prayers rooted in Sanatana Dharma traditions. The special visit showcased cultural exchange as the football superstar engaged respectfully with Indian spiritual practices alongside his South American teammates during their India tour.