The badminton player Saina Nehwal speaks to the media during a visit to Maha Kumbh Mela 2025.© PTI
The star of the Indian badminton and Olympic bronze medalist Saina Nehwal arrived in Mahakumbh Nagar on Wednesday to dive into the sacred waters of Triveni Sangam during the current Maha Kumbh. Calling Maha Kumbh The biggest spiritual gathering in the world, she said that she felt lucky to be part of such a big event. The shuttle said that she would visit Triveni Sangam with her father in the evening and had expressed her wish to come back with her mother in the future. Sharing his reflections on occasion, Saina said: “Being part of this sacred event is a special experience. I congratulate the Uttar Pradesh government for organizing such a magnificent festival. I hope that more and more people will visit here and make it known throughout the world.” She said it was a massive celebration and that she felt “really lucky” to be there.
“I am happy to see everyone meeting, presenting our unity and our strength. I am proud of the fact that this festival occurs in our country,” she added.
Saina has also expressed its best wishes to young people in the country, emphasizing the importance of spiritual events to promote energy and positivity.
Praying for India’s progress, she said: “I sincerely hope that our nation continues to grow and reach new summits of success.” Maha Kumbh attracted millions of faithful from India and beyond, who participate in holy baths and various spiritual rituals.
Before Saina, the Olympian boxer and former deputy of Rajya Sabha, Mary Kom, the former cricket player Suresh Raina and the president of the ICC, Jay Shah, of the sports brotherhood went to the Maha Kumbh, who started on January 13 and will continue until February 26.
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