He will take a holy dip at Sangam…
Union Minister Amit Shah is set to visit UP’s Prayagraj to participate in the Maha Kumbh Mela. He will meet saints and take a holy dip in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam. It is the confluence of the rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
The release added that he is scheduled to arrive in Prayagraj at 11:25 a.m. After taking the holy bath, he will visit the Bade Hanuman Ji Temple and Abhayvat.
As per the release, Shah will also visit Juna Akhara, where he will meet the Maharaj and other saints of the Akhara and have lunch with them. His schedule also includes visits to Guru Sharananand Ji's Ashram, where he will meet Guru Sharananand Ji and Govind Giri Ji Maharaj. He will conclude his visit with a meeting with the Shankaracharyas of Sringeri, Puri, and Dwaraka. The release stated that the Home Minister will depart Prayagraj for Delhi in the evening.
"The grand gathering of Sanatan Dharma, Maha Kumbh, which gives the message of equality and harmony to the whole world, is not only a pilgrimage site but also a confluence of the country's diversity, faith, and knowledge tradition. I am excited to take a dip and meet revered saints," Shah wrote on 'X' in Hindi.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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