NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, where he took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the Prime Minister arrived at the Sangam aboard a boat from Arail Ghat.
Dressed in a saffron jacket and blue trackpants, with rudraksh beads in his hands, the Prime Minister immersed himself in the spiritual atmosphere of the Maha Kumbh, performing the ritual with devotion. After his dip, he participated in ‘aarti’ on a specially constructed floater in the middle of the river. Wearing a black jacket and a Himachali cap, Modi offered milk and flowers to the holy rivers.
Speaking after the ritual, the Prime Minister expressed his spiritual connection with the holy waters, saying, “Blessed to be at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Snan at the Sangam is a moment of divine connection, and like the crores of others who have taken part in it, I was also filled with a spirit of devotion. May Maa Ganga bless all with peace, wisdom, good health and harmony.”
The Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13, is drawing millions of devotees from across India and the world. The event, which is considered one of the holiest pilgrimages in Hinduism, will continue until February 26. As of February 4, more than 38 crore pilgrims have participated in the grand religious gathering, with numbers continuing to rise.
In line with his commitment to enhancing infrastructure at religious sites, the Prime Minister had earlier inaugurated 167 development projects worth Rs 5,500 crore in Prayagraj.
