Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:53pm on 07 Jan 2026,Wednesday India Global
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro sparked renewed interest in his Hindu spiritual connections after appearing publicly wearing a luxury wristwatch featuring Lord Ganesha. The timepiece adds to Maduro's well-documented affinity for Indian spirituality, particularly his devotion to Sathya Sai Baba. He has previously been photographed wearing kalawa (sacred thread), and Venezuela once issued National Day invitations decorated with the Om (ॐ) symbol under his leadership. The Ganesha watch images went viral on social media, prompting fresh discussions about his faith influences. This visible Hindu symbolism at both personal and state levels highlights how Indian spiritual elements continue appearing prominently in Maduro's public life, even amid his current detention in the US. (PC: Instagram)
