Amit Shah to visit Maha Kumbh today, take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to participate in the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on Monday, where he will take a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam, the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will accompany the Home Minister during this important event.
HM Shah will take a ritual bath on the 15th day of Maha Kumbh. A Dharma Sansad will also be organized at the fair area to unite Sanatanis across the country.
As per the schedule, Amit Shah will reach Bamrauli airport at 11:25 am, then he will proceed to DPS helipad by helicopter at 11:50 am and reach Eril Ghat at 12 noon. From there, he will board a boat to the VIP jetty, arriving at 12:15 pm
Speaking during his recent visit to Gujarat, Shah highlighted the cultural significance of the Maha Kumbh, urging everyone to participate in the event, which takes place once every 144 years.
“Aquarius gives the message of harmony and unity. It does not ask which religion, sect or caste you belong to. Food is available without discrimination. No event in the world conveys a stronger message of unity than the Maha Kumbh,” he had said.
Shah encouraged the youth of Gujarat to experience the Maha Kumbh, sharing that he has visited the Kumbh nine times in his life and has also witnessed the Ardh Kumbh.
Along with this, there will be Virat Sanatan Dharmakad in Shanti Seva Camp in Sector 17 under the leadership of spiritual guru Devkinandan Thakur. The assembly will be attended by Shankaracharas, heads of 13 Akharas and sadhus and saints from across the country. The objective of the Dharma Sansad is to promote unity among the followers of Sanatan Dharma.
Maha Kumbh, one of the most important Hindu festivals, began with ‘Pavitra Snan’ on 13 January and celebrated its second day on Makar Shankranti, coinciding with ‘Amrit Snan’. This festival will end on Maha Shivratri on 26th February. Upcoming holy bath dates include January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), February 3 (Basant Panchami), February 12 (Mag Purnima), and February 26 (Maha Shivratri).
Despite the harsh winter, thousands of devotees throng Triveni Sangam to participate in this sacred tradition. The administration has carefully planned the event to maintain the rituals and customs of Sanatan Dharma while following the schedule and schedules.
So far, more than 10 crore devotees have taken the holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, marking an unprecedented turnout at the Maha Kumbh.
