LUCKNOW: President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Monday, took the holy dip at the confluence of Rivers Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati at Sangam, sending out a message of unity and social harmony.
The President immersed herself in the holy waters of Sangam at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj amid the chanting of Vedic mantras.
After completing the ritual bath, the president offered flowers and coconut at the Sangam and offered ‘Arghya’ to Sun God. President Murmu took multiple dips in the holy waters. Subsequently, she performed Puja at Sangam, accompanied by Aarti and Vedic recitations.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were present alongside her during the rituals.
Before immersing herself in the sacred waters of the Triveni Sangam, President Draupadi Murmu, accompanied by her family, performed traditional Puja Archana. Following the ritual bath, she performed 'Puja'.
The President also conducted a ‘Dughdhabhishek’ of the Sangam Triveni amid chanting of Vedic hymns and shlokas. She offered Akshat, Naivedya, flowers, fruits, and a red ‘chunri’ as part of her prayers. Concluding the ceremony, she performed Aarti of the three sacred rivers at the confluence site.
On Monday morning, Governor Anandi Ben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath warmly welcomed President Draupadi Murmu upon her arrival in Prayagraj. From there, the President proceeded to Arail Ghat, where she boarded a cruise to reach the Triveni Sangam.
During her tour, the president took a boat ride and fed the birds flying over the Sangam. The Governor and the CM took the opportunity to brief the President about the organization of the Mahakumbh and the various arrangements in place for the event.