This story belongs to the Fortune India Magazine May 2025 issue.
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THE VIP HALL or darbar of the official residence of Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari in Lutyens’ Delhi welcomes visitors with striking murals and artefacts that are decorated immaculately on the walls and corners. Although abuzz with activity, the hall exudes an aura of serenity. The entry to the bungalow’s hall is flanked by a vibrant painting of Lord Hanuman with an artistic tome of the Bhagavad Gita below it on one side, and Lord Krishna’s statue, in a graceful dance pose, on the other side. Beside Lord Krishna’s statue is one of Lord Kartikeya.