The venue of the G 7 summit in Germany has a deep Indian connection with visitors being welcomed by Lord Ganesha and a motif of elephant running through the facility.
The Indian influence on Schloss Elmau, which hosted the annual meeting of leading democratic economies in 2015, is attributed to owner Dietmar Muller, who had lived in India in his youth and was involved in charitable activities, according to official sources. He had invested in the information technology sector.
A restaurant named after God Ganesha, who is associated with new beginnings and revered for his ability to remember and judge. Several yoga and wellness centers in Schloss Elmau have Indian names, including Ananda spa restaurant, Jivamukti Yoga Studio and Shantigiri spa, officials said. Muller said that the inspiration of 'individual freedom is very pronounced' there, and that Muller has spoken about the reason for his deep India connection.
He has brought the majority of floor-to- ceiling windows, furniture and curtains for his hotel from India and other Asian countries, inspired by Indian architectural designs and woodwork.
The hosts of several musical concerts throughout the year, Indian classical music aficionados from Germany and other European countries flock to Schloss Elmau for an authentic musical experience from Indian artists, official sources said.