
Lionel Messi Chants “Jai Mata Di” During Maha Aarti at Vantara in Gujarat During GOAT India Tour 2025 The moment took place on December 16, 2025, during a private visit as part of Messi’s GOAT India Tour. Dressed in a simple white outfit with a tilak on his forehead, Messi joined Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in performing Hindu rituals, including Ambe Mata Puja, Ganesh Puja, Hanuman Puja, and Shiv Abhishek. His teammate Rodrigo De Paul was also present during the ceremony. Messi was warmly welcomed with traditional music, flowers, and prayers. He later spent time at the wildlife rescue centre, feeding animals, playing football with a rescued elephant calf, and touring the conservation facilities. In a special gesture, a rescued lion cub was named Lionel in his honour. Messi praised the work done at Vantara, calling it truly beautiful and impressive, especially the care given to rescued animals. The video of him chanting Jai Mata Di has been widely shared online, with many calling it a rare and heartwarming moment of cultural connection. [Lionel Messi, Jai Mata Di, Vantara Jamnagar, GOAT India Tour 2025, Anant Ambani, Indian Culture, Maha Aarti, Wildlife Conservation]
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