Maha Kumbh: Amit Shah takes dip in Sangam
The Hindu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah takes a dip at Triveni Sangam during Maha Kumbh, emphasizing cultural harmony and unity.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday (January 27, 2025) took a dip in the Triveni Sangam here amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
Flanked by some top seers, Mr. Shah took the dip around 1 p.m.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took a dip separately amid loud chants of mantras.
The Home Minister earlier held an interaction with Junapithadheeshwar Mahamandaleshwar Acharya Avdheshanand Giri Ji Maharaj and some other top seers onboard a cottage on a floating jetty.
Mr. Shah's visit was marked by unprecedented security cover in the Mela area and in Prayagraj.
While the Mela area was made strictly a no-vehicle zone, Prayagraj city had several route diversions in place, impacting locals and visiting pilgrims.
Earlier in the day, the Home Minister said in a post on X that "'Mahakumbh' is a unique symbol of the continuous flow of Sanatan culture. The Kumbh showcases the life philosophy of Sanatan Dharma, which is rooted in harmony." "I am eager to take a dip at Sangam and receive the blessings from saints at this great festival of unity and integrity in the holy city of Prayagraj," he added.
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