Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visits Mahakumbh, takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, visited the Mahakumbh on Tuesday and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam.

Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the king performed rituals like offering ‘arghya’ to the Sun before taking the dip.

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Wangchuk and Adityanath were joined by Uttar Pradesh ministers Swatantra Dev Singh and Nand Gopal Gupta during the dip along with newly-made Mahamandaleshwar Santosh Das ji Maharaj also known as Satua Baba, according to pictures shared by the state government.

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On Monday, state Governor Anandiben Patel hosted King Wangchuck at the Raj Bhavan where she discussed India-Bhutan relations with him alongside CM Yogi.

More than 54 lakh devotees had taken a dip at Maha Kumbh on Tuesday by 12 noon.

Overall, more than 37.50 crore devotees have taken the holy bath since the mega fair’s commencement on January 13, according to the UP government. The Maha Kumbh culminates on February 26.