“Sanatana Dharma Is National Religion”: Yogi Adityanath At NDTV Kumbh Samvaad

Mahakumbh — the huge ongoing non secular occasion at Prayagraj, the erstwhile Allahabad — isn’t meant for any single caste or faith, it’s the nice melting pot of all faith, tradition and creed, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated at present, including on this context that “Sanatan Dharma” is the “nationwide faith”.

“I used the identical phrases earlier additionally,” he advised NDTV’s Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia in an unique interview that was a part of the channel’s Maha Kumbh Samvaad. 

“Sanatan Dharma is the nationwide faith of India. It’s the faith of humanity. The method of worship might be completely different. However faith is one and that faith is Sanatan Dharma. Kumbh is the consultant of that Sanatan Dharma,” added the saffron-robed Chief Minister, who additionally heads a key shrine of the state.

Calling the four-year occasion a “Maha Parv”, he stated, “You need to have seen on January 14, Makar Sankranti, practically six crore devotees took a dip on the Sangam”.

Sangam is the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna and as soon as, the Saraswati, at Prayagraj, thought of one of many holiest spots within the nation. 

“This message of unity was given by Maha Kumbh. There was no discrimination. Individuals who used to criticise Sanatan Dharma, we are saying come see this. Don’t be Dhritarashtra, come see it your self,” he added. 

Uttar Pradesh is internet hosting the most important non secular gathering on the world, which began on January 13 and can proceed until February 26. The continued Maha Kumbh has crossed the 10-crore milestone for pilgrims taking a dip on the Triveni Sangam.