
Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, participated in a grand aarti at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj on Tuesday. The royal visit to the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers was marked by traditional rituals and prayers. King Wangchuck, accompanied by CM Yogi Adityanath, took part in the spiritual ceremony, offering prayers and performing the Aarti amid the chanting of Vedic hymns.
The event was attended by several dignitaries and devotees, highlighting the spiritual and cultural ties between India and Bhutan. The King’s visit to the Maha Kumbh 2025 reflects the global significance of this grand religious gathering.
Bhutan's King reached Lucknow on Monday ahead of his scheduled visit to the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, an official statement confirmed. The King was received at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who offered him a bouquet and inquired about his health. The Chief Minister received his greetings in return.
In India, according to tradition, there were cultural performances at the airport to welcome the King. Wangchuck complimented the artists and asked them to keep working for their performance.
The visit of the Bhutanese monarch to Mahakumbh marks the global spiritual significance of this grand religious gathering, which is attended by millions of pilgrims and dignitaries from across the world.