An Italian tribute to India’s sacred heritage took center stage in Rome during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Italy visit, pairing Giampaolo Tomassetti’s painting of the Varanasi ghats with an Italian ensemble’s performance of Hamsadhwani. The artwork distilled the spiritual essence of Kashi’s riverfront, while the raga—performed on santoor, sitar, bansuri, and tabla—introduced listeners to Indian…