Diplomacy at Mahakumbh: 10 Nations Delegates to Take Holy Dip
Mahakumbh Tent City Image credit UP Info Dept
International Delegation to Take Holy Dip at Triveni Sangam
By Raisina Correspondent
Prayagraj, January 15: The grand and divine Mahakumbh will witness a 21-member delegation from 10 countries taking sacred dip at the Sangam on Thursday. India is showcasing soft power with Mahakumbh.
The delegation, invited by the External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division of the Ministry of External Affairs arrived at Prayagraj on Wednesday. Arrangements for the delegation’s stay have been made at the Tent City in Arail, developed by the Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation.
On Wednesday, the delegation toured the Mahakumbh Mela area. They were taken on a heritage walk for an hour to allow members to explore the cultural and historical heritage of Prayagraj. On Thursday, the international delegation will take a holy dip at Triveni Sangam at 8:00 AM.
Later, they will enjoy an aerial view of the Mahakumbh area via helicopter. “The tour will end at 1:30 PM, after which the delegation will head to the airport,” said the UP government in a media statement.
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).
The ongoing Mahakumbh Mela is set to witness a grand cultural extravaganza from January 16 to February 24. The event ‘Sanskriti ka Mahakumbh (Cultural Mahakumbh)’ will showcase the rich tapestry of Indian culture through a series of captivating performances by renowned artists. The main stage, Ganga Pandal, will host performances by renowned artists from across the country, including a special presentation by Shankar Mahadevan on the opening day.
Cultural programs will also begin at the Yamuna and Saraswati Pandals on January 16, while the Triveni Pandal will host a blend of cultural melodies starting January 21.
On January 16, Bollywood singer Shankar Mahadevan will regale audience at the Ganga Pandal, while students from Kashi’s Sanskrit schools will offer their devotion through Mangalacharan at the Yamuna Pandal.
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The Saraswati Pandal will showcase the traditional art of Nautanki, with Padma Shri Ramdayal Sharma and his 30-member team presenting the story of Lord Krishna’s friendship with Sudama.
The Ganga Pandal, with a capacity of 10,000 spectators, will be the main venue for this celebration of devotion and heritage. Located at Sector-1 Parade Ground, it will be the hub for grand performances by India’s eminent artistes.
In addition, Triveni, Yamuna, and Saraswati Pandals, each with a capacity of 2,000, will host a variety of performances by renowned artists from Uttar Pradesh and across the nation.
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