Nepal’s Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, took a holy dip in the Ganga on Saturday during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. Sharma was part of a 118-member delegation from 77 countries that participated in the grand spiritual gathering.
Speaking to ANI, Sharma shared his excitement about attending the event for the first time, stating, “There was a lot of excitement as I was attending the Maha Kumbh for the first time. I also did ‘snan’ in Ganga. It was an amazing experience, and I am very happy.”
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Uruguay’s Ambassador to India, Alberto A. Guani, also spoke about his experience, saying, “I find it massive and very interesting. It is something particularly to observe, all the people involved, the devotion, the energy that it all brings. It is a fantastic time to be here.”
Barbara from Argentina, another member of the delegation, described the event as a unique experience, stating, “We are enjoying a lot, it is a unique experience. We had the chance to get a wonderful energy, to have the blessing, we are very grateful.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met with the foreign diplomats at Prayagraj.
Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, also commented on the significance of the event, telling ANI, “Maha Kumbh is an experience of a lifetime… The strong delegation of more than 70 nations took part in Maha Kumbh today, took a holy bath, and many of them even offered ‘Puja’… This is the strength of our Indian philosophy, culture, and religion. I was delighted to see the satisfaction of the ambassadors.”
The Maha Kumbh Mela, known as the festival of the sacred pitcher, is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and is considered the world’s largest public gathering and collective act of faith. The congregation primarily includes ascetics, saints, sadhus, sadhvis, kalpvasis, and pilgrims from all walks of life, according to the Maha Kumbh website.
The ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 began in Prayagraj on January 13 and will continue until February 26. Held once every 144 years, it is a rare and spiritually significant event.
