Bihar Governor Visits Maha Kumbh, Emphasises India’s Cultural Heritage

Prayagraj/ Patna: Bihar Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, who has been in Prayagraj since January 6, visited the Maha Kumbh on Friday, traveling by steamer to witness the religious gathering. He spent the afternoon with saints before seeking the blessings of Swami Chidananda Saraswati at the Parmarth Niketan camp, where he was presented with a Rudraksha rosary.

Later, Khan participated in the Ganga Aarti at Arail Ghat, performing the ritual himself and offering prayers at an ongoing yagya.

Speaking in Prayagraj, the Governor highlighted the significance of the Maha Kumbh as a unifying event. “People come here without knowing each other, yet they are bound by shared heritage, ideals, and values. The eternal ideal of India’s culture is the concept of one soul—where all discrimination ends. Our culture teaches us to see the divine in every individual,” he said.

Earlier, during a visit to Darbhanga, Khan spoke about the cultural and spiritual ties between Mithila and Ayodhya, particularly in the wake of the upcoming consecration of the Ram temple. “After the installation of Lord Ram in Ayodhya, it is impossible to imagine Ayodhya without Mithila. The identity of India is knowledge, and in many ways, Mithila embodies that identity,” he said.