BRICS 18th Summit logo ‘Namaste Lotus’: India’s lotus, five member colours and Bharat Mandapam display

Direct fact

In September 2026, the 18th BRICS Summit began at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where the ‘Namaste Lotus’ logo used India’s lotus symbol with a ‘Namaste’ motif and the colours of the five founding BRICS members.

Key specifics

• The summit was the 18th BRICS Summit.
• It began at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• The logo combined the lotus and the word “Namaste”.
• The five founding BRICS members named were Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
• The logo’s petals carried the colours of the five member countries’ national flags.

Exam lens

Question type: International organisation symbol match. TNPSC may ask the summit number, venue, and founding members; remember 18th BRICS Summit, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and the five founding countries.