Foreigner devotees are getting attracted towards Indian traditions and spiritualism during Simhastha Mahakumbh at Ujjain. Some are taking the holy dip in River of Salvation Kshipra, some seeking bliss by singing bhajans — kirtans while some others are attaining peace through Dhyan-Yoga. This came to the fore during meeting and discussions with devotees from Spain, America, Brazil and Ukraine. Foreigners are also lavishing praise on the state government for excellent Mela area arrangements.
Stephano, a 30 years old graduate and 23 years of Aiter from Barcelona, Spain said, 'Arrangements made by the state government for Simhastha are 'Fantastic'. They said, 'Social and religious harmony and spirit of tolerance are laudable'.
Christen from California state of America was experience bliss taking the holy dip in Kshipra with local devotees. Christen said, 'I experiencing peace, bliss and happiness at Kumbh'.
Real, a civil engineer from Sao Palo, Brazil has come to Simhastha with her friends Bruna, Yedu, Nice, Chris, Anna, Masya, Sarah, Carol and Sibanda. Real was so much overwhelmed after joining Dhyan at local Siddhashram that she rechristened herself as 'Satya'. She said, 'Kshipra ghats are very attractive, beautiful, mesmerising and clean. lighting arrangements are also attractive'. She also lauded transport, lodging and other arrangements.
Andre Rudmak and Vladimir Jurwelo from Kiev, Ukraine were found doing keertan at Dutt Akhada ghat. After keertan, they received Prasad, touched feet of saints and seers and said, 'India's unity in diversity is unique. Special occasion of Kumbh and Indian worship practices always attract us. We have keen interest in Indian concepts of Dhyan, Atma and Parmatma'. They gave 'Very good' remark for Simhastha arrangements.