On PM's invitation
Bhutan's King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, makes a special visit to India to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the MEA states.
Warm welcome at Bamrauli
Mayor Umesh Kesarwani welcomes King Wangchuck and CM Yogi at Bamrauli airport, presenting a Sangam memento to the King of Bhutan.
Holy dip at Sangam
Bhutan King Jigme Khesar and CM Yogi Adityanath take a sacred dip at Triveni Sangam on Tuesday, awed by the grand spiritual gathering.
UP governor hosts dinner
During the Bhutanese King's visit, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel hosts a dinner in his honor.
Offering prayers to rivers
CM briefs the Bhutanese King on Maha Kumbh's significance, and together they offer prayers to the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati.
Strengthening Indo-Bhutan ties
The Bhutanese King's visit strengthens cultural and diplomatic ties between the nations, attended by leaders like Satyendra Dev Singh, Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi', and Jagadguru Santosh Das (Satua Baba).
Traditional to saffron attire
Upon landing at the airport in Bhutan's traditional attire, Wangchuck switches to a long saffron kurta and pyjama before stepping into the waters.
Bhutan King embarks on sojourn
Bhutan's King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, arrived in the state capital on Monday, received a warm welcome from the Chief Minister, and then traveled to Sangam City for a spiritual ritual.
Temple visit
After the dip, the Bhutan King visits the sacred Akshayvat, a symbol of eternity in Hinduism, and Bade Hanuman Temple to offer prayers.
Exploring digital Maha Kumbh
CM Yogi and Bhutan's King Wangchuck visit the Digital Mahakumbh Experience Centre at Maha Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj.
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