Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was on a visit to Haridwar on Monday, December 15. There, he offered prayers at the famous Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple in Kankhal and also met with saints and sages. After participating in the ritualistic water offering and Yagna (fire sacrifice) at the temple, the Chief Minister met with and sought blessings from the saints of the Sanyasi, Bairagi, and Nirmal Akharas. During this time, discussions were also held with the saints regarding the preparations for the Kumbh Mela.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said that with the blessings of the saints and the cooperation of all, a grand Kumbh Mela will be organized in Haridwar in 2027, where devotees from across the country and the world will arrive in the holy city of Haridwar. Chief Minister Dhami said that whenever he visits the city of Lord Shiva, he has a strong desire to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva. Today, after performing the Rudrabhishek and Jalabhishek (water offering) to Lord Shiva, he prayed to Lord Shiva that all the work of the state be completed without any obstacles.
He said that the Kumbh Mela is also to be held in Haridwar in 2027. He also prayed to Lord Shiva that all the preparations for the fair be completed successfully. He has received the blessings of all the saints and sages, and he hopes that this blessing will continue in the future. He said that he will receive the cooperation of the people of Haridwar, and the government and administration will work together to make Kumbh 2027 divine and grand. He said that Kumbh 2027 is a great opportunity where people from all over the world will come to Uttarakhand, and efforts will be made to provide them with all the necessary arrangements so that they take back a spiritual image of Uttarakhand.
Meanwhile, the President of the Akhara Parishad and Secretary of the Mahanirvani Akhara, Shrimant Ravindrapuri, said that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had expressed his desire to perform Rudrabhishek to Lord Shiva on Monday. He also wanted to seek the blessings of the saints of all sects. Therefore, his impromptu program was arranged. Mahant Ravindra Puri also stated that Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had prayed to Lord Shiva today, asking that the 2027 Kumbh Mela be divine and magnificent. He added that all the saints would cooperate with the government and administration to achieve this. Strategies for the 2027 Kumbh Mela will be developed in collaboration with the government and administration on a regular basis.
