Kumbha Symbolises Unity and Positivity

Mumbai: RSS Sarkaryavah Shri Bhaiyaji Joshi said the Kumbha Mela symbolises the uniqueness of Indian culture and everyone should draw benefit of it. The Mela is being organised in Prayag from January to March 2019. He was addressing a gathering of eminent persons at the auditorium of ISKCON Temple in Juhu on September 5. Sanskriti Sangam, as the programme was named, was first of its kind event held in Mumbai to apprise the people from film, TV, industry and various other fields, of the significance of the Kumbha. The function was held jointly by Naimisharanya Foundation and the Sanskriti Ganga.

Apart from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Censor Board chairman Prasun Joshi, Essel Group chairman and Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra, musicians Ajay-Atul, head of NSD Waman Kendre, film director Madhur Bhandarkar, Shri Subhash Ghai Manoj Joshi, Bharat Dabholkar, senior film director Rajdattt, Ashok Pandit, singer Padmaja Fenani Joglekar, Kailash Kher, drama council chairman Prasad Kambali and actress Shreya Bugare were also present.

Shri Bhaiyaji Joshi further said many aggressors tried to hit our faith but failed. Temples were demolished, but the society rebuilt them. It is the history of Bharat. The aggressors also tried to destroy the epics even then the message of Ramayana, Mahabharata, Gita and other scriptures is still available. Our symbols were attacked, but could not be eliminated.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the Kumbha as a unique heritage and gift of our rich traditions. These traditions have inspired us to change with the changing time and needs. That is why we still survive, while many cultures have vanished from the earth. It is on the strength of this culture that we have won the heart of the people world over. The Kumbha is the symbol of unity and positivity. He called upon the people to come together for building a positive Bharat. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recalled the contribution of the film industry in promotion and preservation of the Indian culture. He said there is no discrimination against anyone in the Kumbha and anybody who participates in it is its ambassador.