Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 8 -- A significant wave of spiritual diplomacy is gaining traction between India and China, coinciding with the geopolitical rise of the Russia-India-China (RIC) bloc.

Analysts note that this reflects a broader global shift away from Western dominance towards a multipolar order in which Asia plays a central role.

At the forefront of this revival is Kerala-based spiritual leader Rejith Kumar, founder of the Lion Mayura Royal Kingdom (LMRK), who has been advocating a renewal of ancient cultural and spiritual ties linking the two Asian civilizations.

Founded in 2017 under what Rejith Kumar describes as the divine guidance of Lord Muruga, LMRK today claims over 4,000 adherents in 15 countries. Rooted in Kumari Kanda...