Mahakumbh

Nagar, 23 Feb (HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited

Mahakumbh Nagar on Sunday, where he met saints and seers and emphasized the

global significance of Sanatan Dharma. He said that more than half of the

world's Sanatan followers have already participated in the holy dip at

Prayagraj Mahakumbh.

CM

Yogi first visited Satuwa Baba Peeth of the Vishnuswami sect, where he met

Mahamandaleshwar Santoshacharya Maharaj (Satuwa Baba). He then proceeded to the

Shri Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth, where he received blessings from Shankaracharya

Shri Shankar Vijayendra Saraswati. During his visit, he also paid floral

tributes to the former Shankaracharya of Kanchi Peeth, Jayendra Saraswati, and

performed aarti.

Shankaracharya

Shri Shankar Vijayendra Saraswati appreciated the grand arrangements for the

Mahakumbh and lauded the participation of over 60 crore Sanatan devotees in the

sacred event. Praising the contributions of Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth, CM Yogi

highlighted its pivotal role in preserving and strengthening Sanatan Dharma. He

said, “Whenever Sanatan Dharma faced challenges, Kanchi Peeth stepped forward

to resolve them, be it the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement or the Nepal crisis.”

The

Chief Minister said 62 crore devotees have already bathed at Triveni Sangam,

with numbers set to rise. He emphasized that no other faith sees such a vast

gathering of devotion and called Mahakumbh a symbol of Sanatan Dharma’s

grandeur and divinity. CM Yogi affirmed his government's commitment to making

Sanatan Dharma and Mahakumbh events even more grand. He pledged to work with

dedication and devotion to elevate their success to new heights. Shankaracharya

Shankar Vijayendra Saraswati praised the arrangements at Mahakumbh, calling it

an excellent example of collaboration between the government and the people. He

highlighted that Sanatan culture is the ideal culture of the world, and

Mahakumbh stands as living proof of its greatness.

He

also appreciated CM Yogi Adityanath for restoring the ancient name of

Prayagraj, emphasizing that each Kumbh plays a crucial role in shaping the

nation’s direction.

“Whether

it is the construction of the Shri Ram Temple or the rise of a government dedicated

to strengthening Sanatan Dharma, Kumbh has always guided the nation,” he said.

He described Mahakumbh as a celebration of unity and a representation of

Advaita (oneness).

On

this occasion, Shri Shankarpur Peethadhishwar Jagadguru Shri Krishnanand Tirth,

Mahamandaleshwar Santoshacharya Ji Maharaj (Satuwa Baba), and many other

revered saints were present.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi