If one were not to go into the why’s of the gesture— as we do in India all the time— the rendition is great! Vande Mataram!
A video of a Mumbai church choir opening a Christmas carol with a rendition of the Indian national anthem has gone viral, drawing widespread attention online. The performance took place at the historic St. Thomas Cathedral, where the Wild Voices Choir India began the Christmas choral evening with a soulful and protocol-compliant rendition of “Jana Gana Mana” before moving on to traditional carols.
The video, shared by photographer Malcolm Stephens, has crossed over 200,000 views on social media, with many users praising the gesture as a heartwarming blend of patriotism and festive spirit.