Bratislava, June 14 -- A Slovak musician who says he discovered the "miracle of mantra" during a visit to India was among the artists who performed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his grand welcome in Bratislava, highlighting the growing cultural bonds between India and Slovakia during the Indian leader's historic visit to the country.

Prime Minister Modi arrived in the Slovak capital on Sunday evening on a three-day visit at the invitation of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar and greeted with a series of cultural performances by local artists.

One of the highlights of the reception was a spiritual performance by the Slovak musical ensemble Mahadeva Kirta...