Ascetic Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has elevated the prominence of Sanatan Dharma globally in an unprecedented manner, said Mahant Ravindra Puri, president of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for enhancing the stature of Hindutva, he noted that while the 2019 Kumbh was a grand, divine spectacle, the upcoming 2025 Maha Kumbh under Yogi’s leadership is set to surpass it in both scale and splendor.
He stated, “Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is dedicated to transforming the Maha Kumbh into an extraordinary event, attracting enthusiastic participation from saints and sages worldwide. Preparations in Prayagraj are already underway, with revered mahatmas arriving from across the country.”
Mahant Ravindra Puri, who is reviewing Akhara preparations in Prayagraj, emphasised that the global spotlight is now on India due to Yogi Adityanath’s leadership.
He highlighted that only visionary leaders like Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi could bring to life the world’s largest cultural event. The upcoming Maha Kumbh is set to be the most divine and magnificent yet, destined to break all previous records, he pointed out.
Mahant Ravindra Puri elaborated on the significance of the Niranjani Akhara. He explained that the saints of Niranjani Akhara follow Dev Senapati Kartikeya. Once initiated into the akhara, all members become guru bhai, as there is no tradition of appointing a new individual guru. Instead, Niranjan Dev Ji is revered as the universal guru by all members.
The Akhara Parishad begins preparations for the Maha Kumbh several years in advance. For this year’s Maha Kumbh, planning commenced three years ago, including gathering essential resources to provide clean and delicious ‘prasad’ for devotees from across India and abroad. Arrangements have been made to serve ‘prasad’ to 5,000 devotees at a time, allowing them to experience spiritual nourishment in a serene setting.
Mahant Ravindra Puri said, “The enthusiastic participation of saints and sages will make this Maha Kumbh an extraordinary and divine event. The entire fairground will be infused with the fragrance of aromatic herbs, enhancing the spiritual ambiance. Sanatanis from around the world, including revered saints and mahatmas, are expected to converge here. Special yajnas are being organised to create a sacred and fragrant atmosphere throughout the event.”
He also announced that a Dharma Sansad will be held during the Maha Kumbh on January 26. He added, “Prominent saints and sages from across the country, including shankaracharyas from all four peethas and leaders from 13 Akharas, will gather at the Sangam. The Dharma Sansad will propose the formation of a Sanatan Board, and the proposal will be submitted to the Central government for approval. The goal is to establish a well-structured, government-recognised board that upholds the principles of Sanatan Dharma without any shortcomings.”