Days ahead of Maha Kumbh, 'Dharma Dhwaj' hoisted in Prayagraj

Ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela in January, thousands of saints, including Naga sadhus, arrived in Prayagraj on December 22. A sacred ritual, the establishment of the Dharma Dhwaj, was conducted with great reverence at the Shri Panchayati Akhara Mahanirvani. This ceremony symbolises the pride and spiritual purity of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The 51-foot Dharma Dhwaj was hoisted atop a wooden pillar at the Sangam. The flag hoisting was accompanied by the chanting of Vedic mantras. Before raising the flag, the saints invoked the sage Kapil and adorned the flag with flowers, garlands, and a peacock feather. Video PTI Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu