Sringeri Peetham’s arrival has enhanced grandeur of Maha Kumbh: CM Yogi

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Sringeri Peetham’s arrival has enhanced grandeur of Maha Kumbh: CM Yogi

Sunday, 26 January 2025 | PNS | Mahakumbh Nagar

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, during his visit to Prayagraj, met and honoured Shankaracharya Jagadguru Shri Shri Vidhushekhar Bharti Ji Maharaj of Sringeri Peetham, South India.

Expressing his joy, the chief minister said, “It is a matter of immense pride that the revered shankaracharya of Sringeri Peetham has graced Prayagraj with his presence. The Maha Kumbh feels complete with your arrival.”

In a traditional southern welcome, the chief minister was presented with a coconut, symbolising the Kumbh. In return, Chief Minister Yogi draped a shawl over the shankaracharya and offered him fruits as a gesture of respect.

The chief minister noted that Sringeri Peetham’s formal participation in Maha Kumbh after a long gap has significantly enhanced its grandeur.

“Your five-day stay is a blessing for us. The state government and district administration are deeply grateful for your presence, which adds immense value to making the Maha Kumbh grand and divine,” he said.

Chief Minister Yogi also briefed the shankaracharya about the arrangements for Maha Kumbh, the participation of saints, and the global attendance expected at this sacred event.

The shankaracharya commended the meticulous planning and excellent facilities and offered his blessings to everyone dedicated to making the event a success.

The shankaracharya also shared insights about the tradition of Dakshin Peetha, mentioning that 48 years ago, his guru’s guru had visited to take a sacred dip during Amavasya in Kumbh. However, it was after 150 years that a shankaracharya from the South was formally participating in Maha Kumbh.

He informed the chief minister that during his 5-day stay, he would engage in ‘shastrartha’ (intellectual debate) and take a holy dip in Triveni Sangam on Amavasya along with other shankaracharyas. He also provided details of his stay and planned activities.

In response, the chief minister invited the shankaracharya to hold a ‘shastrartha sabha’ and deliver a discourse during his visit to Kashi. The shankaracharya graciously agreed to this and also consented to participate in a programme at the Annapurna temple.

Earlier, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the ashram of Shri Kalyan Seva Ashram, Amarkantak, located in Sector 19, where he met Sadgurudev Baba Kalyan Das Ji Maharaj for a personal discussion. During the meeting, the chief minister shared insights about the arrangements and facilities provided by the government for Mahakumbh.

The discussion, which lasted about 10 minutes, highlighted the spiritual and administrative efforts undertaken to make the grand event successful.

Kalyan Seva Ashram, situated in the sacred city of Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh, has been actively serving the public since 1977. With a focus on public service, social welfare, spirituality, and religious activities, the ashram continues to inspire devotion and community welfare.

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