Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday shared his deeply emotional experience of taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam with his family during the auspicious occasion of Maha Kumbh. He expressed his overwhelming feelings after bathing in the presence of revered saints at the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers.
Taking to X, Shah wrote, “I am overwhelmed and emotional after taking a dip in the presence of revered saints in ‘Maha Kumbh’, a symbol of social harmony and goodwill at the holy Triveni Sangam. I pray to Maa Ganga, Maa Yamuna, and Maa Saraswati for the well-being of all.”
Shah further highlighted the importance of Maha Kumbh in fostering a sense of unity and pride among the people of India. He remarked that the event not only celebrates the nation’s rich Sanatan traditions but also strengthens the unity of the country. He performed Puja-Archana with his family on the banks of the Sangam, praying for the prosperity and progress of the people.
The Union Minister referred to the Maha Kumbh as a “unique symbol of the uninterrupted flow of Sanatan culture” and noted that it reflects the core philosophy of life based on harmony. He added, “Kumbh reflects our Sanatan philosophy of life-based on harmony.”
He further emphasized that the grand gathering at the Maha Kumbh, which promotes equality and harmony, is more than just a religious pilgrimage. It stands as a confluence of the country’s diversity, faith, and knowledge traditions, sending a message of unity to the entire world.