Multi-coloured Lotus with a ‘Namaste’ nested inside: What BRICS India logo means

Source: Hindustan Times | Original Published At: 2026-09-11 06:58:07 UTC

Key Points

• The BRICS Summit is being held in New Delhi, with the opening ceremony on Friday and the leaders' conclave on Saturday and Sunday.
• The BRICS India logo features a multicoloured lotus with a Namaste symbol at its centre and was chosen through a public design contest.
• The Namaste gesture represents warmth, inclusivity, respect, hospitality and harmonious collaboration.
• The lotus symbolises India's national flower, resilience and harmony, while the coloured petals reflect the diversity and unity of BRICS member countries.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting several foreign leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
• Delhi has tightened security for the summit, deploying around 30,000 personnel and installing anti-drone systems at strategic locations.