Guwahati: King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck arrived in Lucknow on Monday and he is set to visit Mahakumbh in Prayagraj on Tuesday.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed the King at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport and presented him a bouquet. The King too extended his greetings to Yogi.
The King was received by artistes at the airport with cultural performances.
At Prayagraj Mahakumbh, the King will take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam and perform darshan and pujan.
After bathing, the King of Bhutan will also offer prayers at Akshayavat temple and the Bade Hanuman temple.
CM Adityanath will accompany him during the visit before returning to Lucknow in the afternoon.
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The government said the King’s visit will prove to be an important step towards further strengthening India-Bhutan friendship and cultural relations.
The visit of the Bhutanese monarch to Mahakumbh also marks the global spiritual significance of this grand religious gathering, which is attended by millions of pilgrims and dignitaries from across the world.
The King and Queen of Bhutan had earlier visited Delhi in December 2024 and March 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the first leader to be honoured by Bhutan with its highest civilian honour, the ‘Order of Druk Gyalpo’.
