On the 26th, the final day of the Ganga Action Parivar camp at Kumbh Mela, a special Mahadev Ganga Mahotsav and Kumbh Se Samvaad event was organized by Life OK. The event brought together spiritual leaders and devotees on a common platform to deliberate upon the current state of the river and the need for ground-level contribution by citizens.
The Samvaad, an open discussion, featured participation of various spiritual leaders such as Pujya Swamiji, Pujya Shankaracharya Vasudevanandaji, Pujya Shankaracharya Narendranandji, Pujya M.M. Kailashanandji, Pujya M.M. Umakantagiriji, Mahant Narendra Giriji, and Sadhvi Bhagawatiji, as well as eminent personalities from the field of science such as Dr. B.D. Tripathiji of the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) and Dr. Rashmi Sanghi ji of IIT-Kanpur along with Shailendra Jhaji, Creative Director of Life OK.
All spiritual leaders present at the Samvaad, took a pledge at the Sangam to contribute in keeping the river clean and safe and not immersing dead bodies in the Ganga.
Noted singer and composer Aadesh Srivastav was also present to sing the Ganga Anthem, composed by well-known lyricist Prasoon Joshi for Ganga Action Parivar.
Mahadev Ganga Mahotsav is an awareness drive aimed at motivating and mobilizing masses on various issues that continue to deeply impact Ganga. It is driven by intent to awaken people from their slumber and inspire them to do their bit for India’s national river. The Mahotsav also aimed at making the residents of Allahabad hopeful of a better future for their city and its lifeline, Ganga.
In the evening after the main stage event, all took to the waters in a boat rally to bring the message and spread awareness directly at the Sangam, where millions have gathered for the length of the Kumbh to dip in Sangam’s holy waters.
