Prayagraj: Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday.
The King arrived in Lucknow on Monday to a warm welcome from the CM before heading to Prayagraj for the spiritual ritual.
After the holy dip at Sangam, King Wangchuck, and CM Adityanath visited Akshay Vat and Bade Hanuman Temple for darshan. They also toured the Digital Maha Kumbh Experience Center, witnessing the spiritual and digital essence of Maha Kumbh.
The visit of the Bhutanese King is seen as a significant step towards strengthening the cultural and diplomatic ties between India and Bhutan. The Maha Kumbh, one of the largest spiritual events in the world, has drawn global attention, and the King’s participation at the Triveni Sangam highlights the international significance of the sacred gathering.
During this, several prominent figures were present, including Cabinet Minister Swatantrata Dev Singh, Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' and Jagadguru Santosh Das (Satua Baba) of the Vishnuswami Sampradaya, along with other dignitaries.