Japanese sumo wrestler

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Jokoryu Takayuki, a Japanese sumo wrestler, performed the Shiomaki ritual to ward off evil spirits and strengthen the Indian Prime Minister Modi. As part of a ‘Vishwa Sewa Pakhwada,’ Japan's youngest sumo wrestler Jokoryu Takayuki performed the renowned Shiomaki ritual to ward off evil spirits and to wish Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi well on his 75th birthday.

The Japanese sumo wrestler offered his wishes to Prime Minister Modi whilst performing the Shiomaki ritual, which involved throwing salt into the sumo wrestling ring, in Tokyo. This ritual is deeply rooted in Shinto beliefs, serving both spiritual purification and a practical purpose to ward off evil spirits.

This Shiomaki ritual by Jokoryu Takayuki, a Japanese Sumo Wrestler, was part of Vishwa Sewa Pakhwada, organised by the Indian Minorities Federation in Japan. The wrestler said ‘Tanjoubi Omedetou – Modi,’ wishing him a happy birthday in their language.