High Commission of India hosts inaugural Bhajan Jamming in Fiji

The High Commission of India has launched the first-ever "Bhajan Jamming 2026" in Fiji, bringing together about 400 people in a celebration of devotional music aimed at connecting younger generations with India's spiritual and cultural traditions.

Organised by the High Commission of India in Suva and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, the event attracted devotional singers, musicians, youth, members of the Indian diaspora and the wider Fijian community.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented to participating bhajan groups, singers and musicians in recognition of their contribution to the inaugural event.

High Commission of India, Suva

The initiative was inspired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Bhajan Clubbing", which encourages the use of contemporary musical engagement to introduce young people to India's devotional heritage.

The evening opened with a welcome address by Indian High Commissioner Suneet Mehta, who highlighted the role of devotional music in promoting shared values.

He said bhajans were a powerful medium for promoting peace, harmony and cultural understanding.

Mr Mehta reaffirmed the High Commission's commitment to promoting the Hindi language and Indian culture in Fiji and the Pacific.

The programme featured performances by several local devotional groups, including Bandish Group, Sukoon Group, Hanuman Chalisa Pariwar, His Masters Orchestra, Sound Groove and the University of the South Pacific Indian Students Association Group.

High Commission of India, Suva

He said initiatives such as Bhajan Jamming not only preserved India's rich cultural traditions but also strengthened people-to-people ties and deepened the longstanding friendship between India and Fiji.

The programme featured performances by several local devotional groups, including Bandish Group, Sukoon Group, Hanuman Chalisa Pariwar, His Masters Orchestra, Sound Groove and the University of the South Pacific Indian Students Association Group.

Their performances blended traditional and contemporary devotional music and were well received by the audience throughout the evening.

Certificates of Appreciation were presented to participating bhajan groups, singers and musicians in recognition of their contribution to the inaugural event.

Among those attending were Fiji Hindu Society president Sumanta Rout, India–Fiji Friendship Forum president Sanjay Ambasht, Supreme Fuel managing director Rajesh Patel, and representatives of Indian public sector organisations in Fiji.

The vote of thanks was delivered by Second Secretary (Hindi and Culture) at the High Commission of India and Acting Director of the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, Ishwar Singh Yadav, who thanked the participating artists, volunteers and community members for supporting the inaugural Bhajan Jamming 2026.