Kumbh Mela should now be symbolic to strengthen fight against Covid-19: PM Modi to Juna Akhada chief

Have asked Swami Avdheshanand Giri to continue participating in the ongoing Maha Kumbh symbolism, PM Narendra Modi said in a tweet.

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image credit: PTI)

Have asked Swami Avdheshanand Giri to continue participating in the ongoing Maha Kumbh symbolism, PM Narendra Modi said in a tweet. The Prime Minister spoke to Swami Avdheshanand Giri, Mahant of Juna Akhada on Saturday to inquire about the health of seers who recently tested positive for Covid-19.

“I spoke to Acharya Mahamandaleshwar pujya Swami Avdheshanand Giri ji by phone today. I inquired about the health of all seers. All the saints support the administration in every possible way. I thanked the visionary community for it,” he said.

The Prime Minister went on to say, during his conversation with the Mahant of Juna Akhada, that two “Shahi Snans” (royal baths) had already taken place and that seers’ participation in the remainder of the Maha Kumbh should be symbolic. This will step up the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, said PM Modi.

@ AvdheshanandG

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2021