Who are the two Brazilian women honored with Padma Shri?

Gloria Arieira and Lia Diskin ‘

On the eve of the 71st Republic Day (January 26, 2020), the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, announced the list of personalities conferred with the Padma Awards this year.

Among a total of 141 recipients are two Brazilian women, who have been awarded the Padma Shri.

Gloria Arieira and Lia Diskin were awarded the Padma Shri.

While Gloria has received the honor for her contributions to literature and education, Lia has been conferred the award in the field of social work.

Notably, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro graced the podium as the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi this year.

Gloria teaches Vedanta, Sanskrit in Brazil

Gloria, a resident of Rio de Janerio, has been teaching and promoting Vedanta and Sanskrit across cities in Brazil for decades.

She commenced her studies at Chinmaya Mission Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai in January 1974.

During her stay in India, she also studied at ashrams in Uttarkashi and Rishikesh, and attended courses and lectures across the country, before returning to Brazil in 1978.