Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has described “Sanatan Dharma” as the “national religion” of India, emphasizing its inclusive and universal nature.
Speaking to NDTV during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, he stated that the grand event represents unity, transcending caste and religion.
“Sanatan Dharma is the national religion of India. It is the religion of humanity. The process of worship can be different. But religion is one and that religion is Sanatan Dharma. Kumbh is the representative of that Sanatan Dharma,” Adityanath remarked during his interview.
Highlighting the significance of the Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13 and will continue till February 26, Adityanath revealed that over 10 crore pilgrims have already visited the event, with around six crore devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—on Makar Sankranti alone.
Referring to critics of Sanatan Dharma, Adityanath invited them to witness the spirit of Maha Kumbh for themselves.
“To those who criticize Sanatan Dharma, I say, come and see this for yourself. Do not act like Dhritarashtra. Witness the unity and inclusivity that Sanatan Dharma embodies,” he added.
The Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, previously known as Allahabad, is considered the world’s largest religious gathering.
The event, celebrated every four years, holds immense spiritual and cultural significance, attracting millions of devotees from India and across the globe.
Speaking to NDTV during the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, he stated that the grand event represents unity, transcending caste and religion.
“Sanatan Dharma is the national religion of India. It is the religion of humanity. The process of worship can be different. But religion is one and that religion is Sanatan Dharma. Kumbh is the representative of that Sanatan Dharma,” Adityanath remarked during his interview.
Highlighting the significance of the Maha Kumbh, which began on January 13 and will continue till February 26, Adityanath revealed that over 10 crore pilgrims have already visited the event, with around six crore devotees taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam—the sacred confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati—on Makar Sankranti alone.
Referring to critics of Sanatan Dharma, Adityanath invited them to witness the spirit of Maha Kumbh for themselves.
“To those who criticize Sanatan Dharma, I say, come and see this for yourself. Do not act like Dhritarashtra. Witness the unity and inclusivity that Sanatan Dharma embodies,” he added.
The Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj, previously known as Allahabad, is considered the world’s largest religious gathering.
The event, celebrated every four years, holds immense spiritual and cultural significance, attracting millions of devotees from India and across the globe.
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