Along with rivers, there confluence of faith, logic,

knowledge, action and tradition in Prayag: Nandi

JNU discusses Prayag's rich cultural heritage, literary

traditions, historical significance and unique identity

Religious, cultural and educational heritage of Prayagraj discussed

in Prayag Utsav

Prayagraj, Oct 26 (HS): The Prayag-Delhi Sangam organized

Prayag Utsav 2026 at the Convention Center of Jawaharlal Nehru

University (JNU), New Delhi. Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, Industrial Development

Minister of the Uttar Pradesh Government and MLA of Prayagraj City South,

attended the event as the chief guest. The aim of this festival was to connect

people with the rich cultural heritage, literary traditions, historical

significance and unique identity of Prayagraj.

Prayag Utsav brought together people who live, study or work

in Prayagraj, those with ancestral connections to the city and those interested

in its cultural and intellectual heritage. While interacting with hundreds of people who know,

understand and live Prayagraj in the country's capital Delhi, Minister Nandi

said that to understand Prayagraj, one has to go beyond geography and feel its

soul. Prayag has many streams of tradition, but there is also a broad cultural

consciousness that connects them all. This is Prayag's identity. This is its

soul.

Minister Nandi said that the confluence of Prayag is not

just the meeting of three rivers. Here is the confluence of faith and reason.

Here is the confluence of knowledge and action. Here is the confluence of

tradition and change. Our tradition of the Kumbh and Magh Melas is a testament to

this vast consciousness. The sages, saints, pilgrims, and devotees who come

from across the country and the world speak different languages, dress

differently, and have different social backgrounds. But upon arriving at the

confluence, everyone becomes part of a shared cultural experience. This is the

true strength of Indian culture. Our diversity is not our weakness, but our

greatest strength. Prayag is a living symbol of this.

Minister Nandi said that our traditions connect us to our

roots, and modernity gives us the courage to look to new horizons. We should be

proud of our heritage, but also be open to new ideas. Prime Minister Narendra

Modi has given the mantra of Heritage with Development based on

this spirit.

He said that Prayagraj has given the country ideas,

literature, leadership, and inspired young people to realize their dreams.

Allahabad University and other educational institutions have been important

centers for the development of innovative ideas, intellectual discourse, and

social consciousness. Students from here have demonstrated their talent and abilities

in various fields across the country.

Minister Nandi said that Prayag teaches us that unity does

not mean becoming alike. The true meaning of unity is to walk together despite

being different. Minister Nandi said, Don't limit Prayag's heritage to

just your memories. Make it a part of your behavior and your resolve. Prayag's

spiritual, cultural, educational, and historical consciousness will continue to

inspire us all in this direction.

Present on the occasion were Prof. Anand Shankar Singh, Principal

of Ishwar Sharan Degree College, Prayagraj, Dr. Kritika Agarwal, Patron of

Shankh Initiatives, Prof. Sapna Ratan Shah, President of JNU Teachers

Federation, Prof. Niranjan Kumar, Prof. Siddhant Mishra, Dr. Mrityunjay Rao

Parmar, Prateek Mishra, Advocate of Allahabad High Court, Nirvikar Giri,

Advocate of Delhi High Court, Abhinav Pandey from News Pinch, Sandeep Shukla,

Alok Singh, Shubhankar Singh and Himanshu Tripathi, etc.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi