NEW DELHI: The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the Maha Kumbh Mela at a special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement by the ministry of external affairs said.
Wangchuck also attended a special dinner hosted by Anandiben Patel, the governor of Uttar Pradesh.
"At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the King of Bhutan, his majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, paid a special visit to India to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela," the statement said.
The King was earlier received by Yogi Adityanath at Lucknow airport on Tuesday.
"During the visit of his Majesty, the King of Bhutan, smt Anandiben Patel, hon'ble governor of Uttar Pradesh, hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting dignitary. Shri Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, called on his majesty, the King of Bhutan, and also accompanied him to Prayagraj," the statement added.
The King's visit underscores special relationship between India and Bhutan.
"India and Bhutan enjoy unique ties of friendship and cooperation, which are characterized by mutual understanding and trust. The visit of his majesty, the King of Bhutan, is in keeping with the tradition of regular high-level exchanges between India and Bhutan, an important hallmark of the special partnership," the statement read.
Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk during his visit to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh-2025 participated in several significant spiritual activities.
In a post on X, Yogi Adityanath said, "His majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck Ji of Bhutan today visited the 'Digital Maha Kumbh Experience Centre' in Prayagraj, the holy symbol of spirituality and modernity, Maha Kumbh-2025 and observed the divine, grand and digital form of Maha Kumbh."
Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, the two leaders offered prayers at the Lete Hanuman Mandir and visited the Digital Maha Kumbh Experience Centre.
Sharing a post on X, UP CM wrote, "Today at Tirtharaj Prayag, his majesty the King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk Ji had darshan and worship of Shri Akshayvat Ji."
The Maha Kumbh 2025, which commenced on January 13, will continue until February 26. The event has already attracted millions of devotees from across the country and around the world and is expected to set new records for attendance and participation.
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