A 73-member delegation of diplomats and foreign guests arrived in Prayagraj for Mahakumbh 2025 on Saturday. The dignitaries, representing various countries, were deeply impressed by the event’s grandeur and spiritual essence, calling it a profound reflection of India’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage. Expressing their gratitude, the guests noted their good fortune in being part of such a historic occasion.
They also praised the meticulous arrangements made by the state government and the Union ministry of external affairs to facilitate their visit. Upon arrival, the foreign dignitaries were formally welcomed, adding to the festive atmosphere surrounding the sacred event. The delegation first reached Circuit House and met UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath.
The CM extended a formal welcome on behalf of the state to the foreign guests. The diplomats then arrived at Arail, where they hoisted their national flags and took selfies. The delegation then came to VIP Ghat near Sangam on board a boat, where many of them took a dip.
From the site of the holy confluence, all the diplomats toured the entire Mahakumbh Mela area in UP tourism’s luxury buses and visited the Akshayvat Corridor and the bade Hanuman Temple. The diplomats were also shown Saraswati Koop in the Akshayvat Corridor. In the evening, at an interaction programme, organised at the Police Line, CM Yogi introduced the greatness of Mahakumbh and Prayagraj while addressing the foreign guests.
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