Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visits Mahakumbh, takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, visited the Mahakumbh on Tuesday and took a holy dip on the Triveni Sangam.

Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the king carried out rituals like providing ‘arghya’ to the Solar earlier than taking the dip.

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Wangchuk and Adityanath had been joined by Uttar Pradesh ministers Swatantra Dev Singh and Nand Gopal Gupta through the dip together with newly-made Mahamandaleshwar Santosh Das ji Maharaj often known as Satua Baba, in line with photos shared by the state authorities.

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On Monday, state Governor Anandiben Patel hosted King Wangchuck on the Raj Bhavan the place she mentioned India-Bhutan relations with him alongside CM Yogi.

Greater than 54 lakh devotees had taken a dip at Maha Kumbh on Tuesday by 12 midday.

Total, greater than 37.50 crore devotees have taken the holy bathtub for the reason that mega truthful’s graduation on January 13, in line with the UP authorities. The Maha Kumbh culminates on February 26.