He questioned the motive behind these actions. Responding personally, he said that the public is being deliberately drawn into the “Shankaracharya controversy” to divert attention from the globally discussed ‘Epstein Files.’
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The annual Magh Mela, symbolising faith, penance and devotion, concluded on Sunday on the sacred occasion of Maha Shivratri at the holy Sangam in Prayagraj, with more than 22 crore devotees taking part in the 44-day-long religious congregation.
Mahashivratri is the 44th and final day of the world's largest religious and spiritual annual Magh Mela, held on the sands of the Sangam in Uttar Pradesh.
By late evening, 22 million devotees had taken a dip in the holy waters. The administration had estimated that one to one and a half crore devotees would bathe on Maghi Purnima, but this figure was surpassed by 12:00 PM today.
He has been staging a sit-in outside his camp since 5 pm on January 18. After developing a fever this morning, he went into his vanity van at 10 am, but at 2 pm, he came out of the van and sat on a palanquin in front of his camp and continued his protest.
From January 24 to 26, visitors will be able to explore the state’s tourism landscape through an immersive showcase curated by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department.
The dispute between Swami Avimukteshwarananda and the Magh Mela administration in Prayagraj has escalated as the administration has sent the 'Shankaracharya' a second notice within 48 hours.
Akhara Parishad president Puri said that there is no royal bath (Shahi Snan) during the Magh Mela, and Swami Avimukteshwaranand should not have insisted on performing one.
Millions of people are expected to take a dip in the Sangam and the Ganga on this occasion.
