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Bhutan King participates in Maha Kumbh, takes holy dip, participates in rituals

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Lucknow/New Delhi: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, who is in India to participate in the Maha Kumbh, on Tuesday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

The Bhutan King, after bathing in the river, also participated in holy rituals on the banks of the river, to the accompaniment of chants of Vedic hymns.

King Jigme Khesar was also seen rowing a large houseboat alongside the UP CM Adityanath, and also feeding the river birds. He also performed the holy aarti of the river.

The Maha Kumbh is being held at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers in Prayagraj.

Before arriving in Prayagraj, King Wangchuck was received in Lucknow on Monday by CM Yogi Adityanath at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.

The Chief Minister greeted the King with a flower bouquet. Cultural performances were also held at the airport in honour of the visiting dignitary.

Many foreign diplomats, spouses and members of the foreign missions have participated in the Maha Kumbh, a religious event that has drawn millions of pilgrims and dignitaries from across the globe.

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