On Tuesday, Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, traveled from Lucknow to Prayagraj to attend the Mahakumbh Mela. The King was warmly welcomed at Lucknow Airport by CM Yogi, who presented him with a bouquet of flowers. The Mahakumbh 2025, which began on January 13 and will end on February 26, has drawn millions of devotees from around the world.
During the event, a significant number of devotees took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Basant Panchami, marking the third 'Amrit Snan' of the Mahakumbh Mela. The Uttar Pradesh government ensured tight security and showered flower petals on saints and seers. Over 12.5 million devotees participated in the Shahi Snan as of Monday noon.
Prominent figures such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and CM Yogi Adityanath, along with his Cabinet, also took part in the holy dip. Other notable attendees included producer Vinod Bhanushali and Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin with actress Dakota Johnson.
The Bhutan King is the ruler of Bhutan, a small country in the Himalayas. His name is Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
The Mahakumbh Mela is a big religious festival in India where millions of people gather to take a holy bath in sacred rivers. It happens every 12 years in different locations.
UP CM stands for the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, a state in India. Yogi Adityanath is the current Chief Minister.
Prayagraj is a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, known for its religious significance and the confluence of three rivers: Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.
Basant Panchami is a Hindu festival that marks the arrival of spring. It is celebrated with enthusiasm, and people often wear yellow clothes and worship the goddess Saraswati.
Triveni Sangam is the point where three rivers meet: the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati. It is considered a very holy place for Hindus.
The Union Home Minister is a high-ranking official in the Indian government responsible for internal security and domestic policy. Amit Shah is the current Union Home Minister.
The Defence Minister is a senior official in the Indian government responsible for the country's defense and military matters. Rajnath Singh is the current Defence Minister.
Chris Martin is the lead singer of Coldplay, a famous British band known for songs like 'Yellow' and 'Viva La Vida.'
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