Diplomats from 73 countries, including the ambassadors of Russia and Ukraine, are coming here for the first time to take a dip in the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
Mela Adhikari Vijay Kiran Anand has confirmed that the diplomats are coming on February 1.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also written a letter to the chief secretary of Uttar Pradesh regarding this, saying diplomats from countries including Japan, USA, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, Netherlands, Cameroon, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Poland and Bolivia will attend Maha Kumbh, Anand added.
According to the letter, all these foreign diplomats will reach Sangam Nose via boat and take a dip in the holy Sangam. After this, they will visit Akshayvat and Bade Hanuman Temple, following which they will "understand" Maha Kumbh at the Digital Mahakumbh Experience Centre.
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Officials of the MEA and the Ministry of Home Affairs are busy making preparations to ensure a smooth experience for the diplomats.
Additionally, people visiting the Maha Kumbh will witness a 'Sanskriti ka Maha Kumbh' event, being held to mark the 76th Republic Day, on Sunday, with a line-up featuring classical dance and music.
According to a state government statement, the Department of Culture has lined up performances across the Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, and Triveni pandals.
The highlight of the day will be a performance by renowned singer Sadhana Sargam at the Ganga Pandal.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience the rural culture of Uttar Pradesh through performances of Faruahi, Birha, and Alha on the day.
Artistes will also mount Kuchipudi, violin recitals, classical singing, instrumental music, and dance performances on the day.
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