'Kumbh Concludes with Unity and Devotion': Acharya Swami Avdheshanand Giri in Varanasi, UP
After offering prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, UP on the occassion of Maha Shivratri, Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Swami Avdheshanand Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhara says, 'Nearly half of India's population arrived at Kumbh. People across castes, religious beliefs and opinions came here together. The world saw our unity... The world saw a glimpse of our civilisation and culture... Half of India's population prayed for the welfare of the world here at Kumbh... The Kumbh concludes today... I thank PM Narendra Modi and CM Yogi Adityanath and congratulate them for this grand arrangement.'