On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu took a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam as she visited the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Visuals showed the President was escorted by the guards.
The President landed in Prayagraj earlier in the day and reached the Sangam accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. She will also offer prayers at the Bade Hanuman Temple and Akshayavat tree, considered a symbol of immortality in Hinduism.
Sangam is the confluence of the sacred rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati, and holds great significance in Hinduism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several top leaders have already taken a dip here during the ongoing Maha Kumbh festivities.
She will spend over eight hours in the city known for its spiritual significance, will also visit the Digital Maha Kumbh Experience Centre which offers devotees a virtual experience of the Mela using advanced technology.
According to Rashtrapati Bhavan, during her day-long visit to Prayagraj, the President will also perform Pooja and Darshan at Akshayvat and Hanuman Mandir, and also visit the Digital Kumbh Anubhav Centre. Earlier today, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with his family, took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.
