PM Modi urges for snan at Kumbh Mela to be symbolic, Akhara agrees
The second wave of COVID-19 has hit a number of elements of India. Amidst the surging circumstances, Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the moment took to Twitter to tell that he spoke to the Juna Akhara Mahamandleshwar, Swami Avdheshanand and requested for the ‘Shahi Snan’ (Royal Bath) on the Kumbh Mela to be saved symbolic.
मैंने प्रार्थना की है कि दो शाही स्नान हो चुके हैं और अब कुंभ को कोरोना के संकट के चलते प्रतीकात्मक ही रखा जाए। इससे इस संकट से लड़ाई को एक ताकत मिलेगी। @AvdheshanandG— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 17, 2021
PM Modi stated that he spoke to Swami Avsheshanand over the phone and inquired in regards to the well being of all Sadhus attending the Kumbh Mela. He additional knowledgeable that each one saints got the administration their full cooperation and PM Modi thanked them for this.
He additional knowledgeable that whereas talking to the Juna Akhara Mahamandleshwar, he urged that within the midst of rising COVID-19 circumstances, the royal bathtub at Kumbh Mela be saved symbolic this 12 months.
The Juna Akhara Mahamandleshwar, Swami Avdheshanand responded to the decision of Prime Minister Modi. Taking to Twitter, Swami Avdheshanand stated Juna Akhara respects the decision of the Prime Minister.
माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी के आह्वान का हम सम्मान करते हैं ! जीवन की रक्षा महत पुण्य है।मेरा धर्म परायण जनता से आग्रह है कि कोविड की परिस्थितियों को देखते हुए भारी संख्या में स्नान के लिए न आएँ एवं नियमों का निर्वहन करें ! @narendramodi @AmitShah @TIRATHSRAWAT #KumbhMela2021 #कुम्भ https://t.co/dNjPPnDztQ— Swami Avdheshanand (@AvdheshanandG) April 17, 2021
Urging Hindus, Swami Avdheshanand appealed to Hindus to maintain the tub symbolic and never collect in massive numbers on the Kumbh Mela for it. He additional stated that the safety of life amidst rising COVID-19 pandemic is of paramount concern.
On Thursday (April 15), the Panchayati Niranjani Akhada had introduced that the Kumbh Mela will likely be concluded by April 17. The resolution got here on the backdrop of rising circumstances of Coronavirus in Haridwar.
While talking to News 24, Ravindra Puri Maharaj of the Panchayati Niranjani Akhada knowledgeable, “This is the time of the pandemic. We have taken a decision and has asked the Sadhus from Gujarat, Maharashtra and other parts of India, who had come here, to return to their respective villages. The condition of Haridwar is worsening. Only a handful of Sadhus will take part in the April 27 snan. We have requested everyone to go back.”
He additional added, “The decision has been taken due to the drastic rise of Coronavirus cases. We want all of us to be safe. This will help us to adhere to the social distancing guidelines.” On being requested whether or not this can be a private resolution or fuelled by any exterior stress, Ravindra Puri Maharaj clarified, “We are under no pressure. This is also not a personal matter. This is a societal issue, for the people at large. We have taken the decision for the well-being of people.” He nonetheless emphasised that about 50 sadhus, belonging to the Panchayati Niranjani Akhada, will take part within the April 27 snan”.
It should be talked about that the itinerary of Kumbh Mela contains 4 ‘shahi snan’ and 9 ‘Ganga snan.’ The fourth ‘shahi snan’ will likely be performed on April 27.