Kumbh Mela should now be symbolic, says PM Modi amid Covid-19 crisis

  • 3 years ago
Have requested Swami Avdheshanand Giri to keep participation in the ongoing Maha Kumbh symbolic, PM Narendra Modi said in a tweet. The Prime Minister spoke to Swami Avdheshanand Giri, mahant of the Juna Akhada on Saturday to inquire about the health of seers who recently tested positive for Covid-19.

"Spoke to Acharya Mahamandaleshwar pujya Swami Avdheshanand Giri ji on the phone today. Inquired about the health of all seers. All saints are supporting the administration in every way possible. I thanked the seer community for this," he said.

The Prime Minister went on to say that during his conversation with the mahant of Juna Akhada, he pointed out that two 'shahi snans' (royal baths) have already taken place and the participation of seers in the remainder of the Maha Kumbh should be symbolic. This will strengthen the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, said PM Modi.

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