Mahakumbh: Murmu Offers Prayers With Rituals Amid Purohits
President Droupadi Murmu at Mahakumbh Image credit UP Info Dept
Prez Offers ‘Akshat’, ‘Naivedya’ at Sangam in Mahakumbh
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Prayagraj, February 10: India’s second woman and first tribal President, Draupadi Murmu, on Monday, took the sacred dip at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati at Sangam in Mahakumbh in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.
“With deep faith and devotion, President Murmu immersed herself in the holy Sangam waters at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj amid the chanting of Vedic mantras,” said the UP government in a media statement.
Before her ritual bath, she offered flowers and a coconut at the Sangam and paid obeisance to Lord Surya by performing ‘Arghya.’ Murmu took multiple dips while praying to the sacred rivers.
Subsequently, she performed Puja at Sangam, accompanied by Aarti and Vedic recitations.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were present alongside her on the occasion.
Before immersing herself in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam, Murmu, accompanied by her family, performed traditional Puja Archana. “With deep faith, she first touched the holy water, sought blessings, and then offered a flower garland and coconut, praying for the nation’s peace and prosperity,” added the UP government.
She then worshipped Lord Surya, offering ‘Arghya’ in reverence, before taking multiple dips in the confluence with devotion.
Following the ritual bath, she performed ‘Puja’ with full traditional rites. The President also conducted a ‘Dughdhabhishek’ of the Sangam Triveni amid chanting of Vedic hymns and shlokas.
“She then offered Akshat, Naivedya, flowers, fruits, and a red chunri as part of her prayers. Concluding the ceremony, she performed Aarti of the three sacred rivers at the confluence site,” added the state government in the media statement.
The Tirtha Purohit, present there, welcomed her by tying a ‘Kalawa’ on her wrist, said the state government.
On Monday morning, Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warmly welcomed President Draupadi Murmu upon her arrival in Prayagraj. From there, the President proceeded to Arail Ghat, where she boarded a cruise to reach the Triveni Sangam.
During her tour, she also enjoyed boating while standing on the deck and fed the birds. “Governor Patel and Chief Minister Adityanath took the opportunity to brief the President about the organization of the Mahakumbh and the various arrangements in place for the event,” added the state government.
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