In a rare confluence of politics and piety, Haridwar’s Sapt Rishi Ashram hosts the Guru Samadhi and murti pran pratishtha ceremony today, attracting Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, and Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.
Friday’s finale promises grandeur, capping days of rituals. Singh arrives via Jolly Grant Airport at 11 AM, heading to the ashram shortly after. Adityanath graces the sant sammelan, while Pathak, UP’s Deputy CM, preps the ground after a ceremonial Ganga snan. His X post poetically hails Ganga as culture’s eternal stream, bestowing moksha, health, and prosperity.
‘In Ganga’s lap lies unparalleled sanctity and serenity,’ Pathak reflected, capturing the essence of this tirtha. Ritu Khanduri, state Assembly head, joins to seek saintly blessings amid a national saintly assembly.
The event’s star power elevates it beyond local rites, spotlighting Haridwar’s role as Rishi bhoomi. Administratively, Haridwar is fortified: police cordons, rapid response teams, and vigilant patrols secure ashram precincts and nearby landmarks like Bharat Mata Mandir.
As chants echo and incense wafts, this samaroh bridges ancient traditions with modern leadership, heralding unity in devotion and governance. Expect live updates as history unfolds by the holy Ganga.