Guv participates in Kumbh Mela rituals

Itanagar, Feb 11: Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt General (Retd) KT Parnaik, accompanied by his better half Anagha Parnaik, visited the Someshwar Mahadev Temple, a historic and spiritually significant shrine in Prayagraj dedicated to Lord Shiva, on Tuesday. He performed Rudrabhishek, an elaborate Vedic ritual, seeking divine blessings for universal peace, prosperity, and well-being of all.

Immersed in the spiritual grandeur of the occasion, the Governor, along with his wife, participated in the auspicious rituals and the holy Sangam Snan at the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday.

The Governor’s participation in these sacred traditions highlighted his deep reverence for India’s spiritual legacy and his unwavering commitment to fostering cultural and religious harmony, a communiqué from the Raj Bhavan said.

Following the temple visit, the Governor and his wife embarked on the Mahakumbh Kshetra Darshan, a sacred pilgrimage that led them to the Sangam, the confluence of the three holiest rivers in Hinduism - Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati.