A 21-member delegation from 10 countries today took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. They also enjoyed an aerial view of the Mahakumbh area via helicopter. The delegation, invited by the Ministry of External Affairs, arrived yesterday. Arrangements for the delegation’s stay were made at the Tent City in Arail. The delegation also toured the Mahakumbh Mela area. A heritage walk allowed the members to explore the cultural and historical heritage of Prayagraj.
The international delegation includes representatives from Fiji, Finland, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Arab Emirates.
The delegation arrived in the holy city on Wednesday. Arrangements for their stay and sacred dip have been made at the Tent City in Arail, developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation. The delegation will tour the Mahakumbh Mela area. A heritage walk will allow members to explore the cultural and historical heritage of Prayagraj. They will be provided with dinner and other ‘unwinding’ arrangements at the Tent City on Wednesday night.
On Thursday, January 16, the international delegation will take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam at 8:00 a.m. After breakfast, at 9:30 a.m., they will enjoy an aerial view of the Mahakumbh area via helicopter. The tour will end at 1:30 p.m., after which the delegation will head to the airport.
The international delegation includes representatives from Fiji, Finland, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Meanwhile, the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela is also gearing up for a grand cultural extravaganza from January 16 to February 24. The event, titled ‘Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh’ (Cultural Mahakumbh), will showcase the rich tapestry of Indian culture through a series of captivating performances by renowned artists.