GANGTOK, :Chief Minister PS Golay on
Sunday took a holy dip at TriveniSangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh in Uttar
Pradesh’s Prayagraj.
The religious event, which began
on January 13 and will continue until February 26, has already drawn millions
of devotees from across the country and beyond.
Sangam, the sacred confluence
of the Ganges, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers, holds deep spiritual
significance for Hindus.
After taking the sacred dip, Golay
expressed deep spiritual fulfilment. “Today, I experienced one of the most
profound moments of my spiritual journey,” the Chief Minister stated. “As I
immersed myself in the pristine waters, a wave of peace and serenity enveloped
my being. The touch of Maa Ganga, believed to cleanse one’s sins, was truly a
blessing. My prayers ascended with the sacred ripples, seeking health,
happiness, and prosperity for all.”
The Chief
Minister was accompanied by Speaker, Deputy Speaker, ministers, MLAs,
advisors, and mayor, deputy mayor and councillors of GMC. The delegation also
comprised pandits, purohits, monks, dignitaries, Sikkim government officials and
members of the press and media.
The Chief Minister expressed
gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minster Yogi Adityanath for the warm
hospitality and praised the arrangements made for the grand spiritual
gathering.
“The meticulous planning at the
TriveniSangam site was commendable, allowing devotees to partake in this sacred
event with ease and devotion,” Golay said.
The MahakumbhMela, hosted in the historically spiritual city of
Prayagraj, continues its tradition of attracting vast numbers of pilgrims, both
domestically and internationally, reaffirming its status as one of the world's
largest religious gatherings.
