Just days before Diwali, Bayern released a special-edition Diwali jersey designed by Indian surrealist artist Abhay Sehgal, leaving fans mesmerised. The festival of Diwali has brought a surprise present for Bayern Munich fans in India. it enjoys an astounding following across the Indian subcontinent Although Bayern is a club competing in the German Bundesliga. The unique shirt narrates an intriguing story of childhood memories, Indian heritage, and a deep love for football. Featuring a dark purple base with intricate orange, red, and gold patterns, the special jersey was showcased by Bayern stars Harry Kane , Serge Gnabry , Kim Min-jae, and Dayot Upamecano as part of the Bundesliga club’s Diwali celebrations.
Bayern have also announced a raffle, giving fans a unique opportunity to win this special creation. “There is a moon, and there are two elephants around it. The initiative adds another dimension to the club’s Diwali celebrations, which have successfully brought Indian art and craftsmanship into the heart of European football. Through the jersey, Bayern have sought to bridge the geographical gap between Germany and India, strengthening the relationship between the club and its global supporters by building a lasting cultural bridge.
Because i went out of my way in life to do something different, and I think the fact that it is now coming together in a full-circle moment where it is a combination of art and football, “The back of the jersey is quite interesting. Harry Kane, who recently won the Ballon d’Or 2026, thanked the Indian artist for his creation.
“Special thanks to Abhay for creating and sharing such a special design with us this Diwali, all the way from India,” the Bayern Munich striker said. The moon, being in the middle, is a representation of football, what football means to me,” Sehgal said. We have motifs in our culture that tell us to ‘have your head on your shoulders, but do not get too excited,'” he said. “With this collaboration and the festival of Diwali, it is not just one artwork on a third kit that is going to Munich, but it is a lot of heritage, a lot of feelings,” he said.
