The Maha Kumbh Mela, now five days in, has seen over 7 crore devotees take part in the sacred baths at the Sangam. The event, which includes six key baths, witnessed more than 3.5 crore people attending the first nectar bath alone. In early February, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are set to join the event, continuing a long-standing family tradition.
BY PC Bureau
The Maha Kumbh Mela, now five days in, has witnessed a massive turnout, with over 7 crore devotees taking a holy dip at the Sangam. The event features six significant baths, including three nectar baths. The first nectar bath alone saw more than 3.5 crore people participating. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are set to join the sacred event in early February, following in the footsteps of their ancestors, including Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi, who have historically attended the Maha Kumbh.
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Both Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi will take a dip at the Triveni Sangam, a highly spiritual location, after which they are expected to seek the blessings of Shankaracharya and saints. The Congress leaders will also visit the Congress Seva Dal camp at the Kumbh, marking their participation in this significant religious event.
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State Congress General Secretary Mukund Tiwari confirmed their plans, emphasizing that the Gandhi family’s involvement in the Maha Kumbh is a long-standing tradition. Tiwari also expressed hopes for peace and prosperity through prayers at the Triveni Sangam, particularly asking for an end to the growing hatred in the country.
However, some saints have voiced concerns over the political motivations behind their visit. Mahamandaleshwar Swami Prakashanand Ji Maharaj of Aahvan Akhara welcomed the Gandhis if their intentions were rooted in faith but cautioned that any political undertones could tarnish the spiritual experience. Swami Premanand Ji Maharaj of Niranjani Akhara also advised the leaders to come with genuine faith rather than to display political symbols like janeu (sacred thread) and tilak, warning that such actions could undermine the sanctity of the event. The saints reiterated that the Kumbh Mela is a land of virtue, and any political motives could backfire, with Swami Premanand predicting that the Congress party’s efforts could falter if they approached the sacred occasion with a political agenda.
