Describing their efforts as a lasting contribution to India's social fabric, the Prime Minister said their work, inspired by the timeless ideals of Sree Narayana Guru, continues to uphold values of equality, harmony, and human dignity.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday responded to Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy's comments on Vokkaliga seers supporting him for the Chief Minister's post.
The Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana programme, a devotional gathering of about 1,00,000 participants, including students, monks, scholars, and citizens from various walks of life, who will recite the Srimad Bhagavad Gita in unison.
Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad and Akhand Parshuram Akhada were among those who welcomed the campaign against anti socials who dupe people in the name of 'Sanatan Dharma' by posing as seers.
Ujjain is also among the 19 religious places where liquor ban has been enforced and shops within the limits of Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC) have been shut down permanently. The decision brought happiness and great joy among the pilgrims, local residents, and saints.
Bageshwar Dham Chief Dhirendra Krishna Shastri took a holy dip in the Sangam on Tuesday, accompanied by Parmarth Niketan Ashram Chief Swami Chidanand Saraswati and 40-50 foreign devotees. Prayers were offered for a Hindu Rashtra, Bageshwar Dham, and the well-being of saints and seers.
The seers chanted devotional songs and engaged in traditional rituals at the Maha Kumbh, which offers a platform for cultural exchange and universal values.
After taking a dip in the holy Sangam on Tuesday morning, Kumar Swami Ji Maharaj from Anand Akhara said that those who can visit the Maha Kumbh were "extremely" fortunate. Advocating for peace, the seer said that the religious texts have always upheld peace.
As Prayagraj gear up to welcome thousands of devotees, seers and sages for the Maha Kumbh Mela, the local resorts have decided to focus on the eco-friendly aspects by opting Bamboo Cottages for accommodations.
Various saints and sages of the Niranjani akhara, riding on elephants, horses passed through different areas of Prayagraj and reached Sangam Ghat today. The sages were welcomed on the banks of the ghat by senior administration officials with garlands.