Maha Kumbh Introduces Unique Tradition Of Gifting Sacred Plants To Devotees

For the first time in Maha Kumbh history, 51,000 Tulsi plants were gifted to saints and pilgrims. This symbolic blessing marked the start of a unique spiritual and environmental initiative.

In addition to Tulsi, devotees also received banana and barley plants, further enriching the sacred experience.

This initiative, launched under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, was carried out with the support of the Forest and Environment Department and organized by Bade Hanuman Mandir-Baghambari Math.

Apart from Tulsi, visitors were also gifted neem, bael, mango, and Prayagraj’s famous red guava saplings.

International devotees from Russia, Germany, France, Israel, and Italy took these sacred plants back home. This ensures that Maha Kumbh’s spiritual legacy extends far beyond India.

DFO Prayagraj Arvind Kumar Yadav highlighted the enthusiastic response from foreign pilgrims who carried these sacred plants as souvenirs.

The initiative, inspired by CM Yogi Adityanath’s vision, was widely appreciated by Akhadas, Mahamandaleshwars, and saints.

Environmental activist Manas Chirvijay Sankrityayan, honored by CM Yogi, described the sacred plants as a meaningful and lasting gift for devotees.

He noted that for the first time, Kalpvasis and pilgrims received Tulsi, banana, and barley plants as spiritual offerings that could be preserved and passed down to future generations.

The distribution of these plants at Bade Hanuman Mandir and Baghambari Math however symbolizes a blend of faith and ecological consciousness.

This special tradition, aimed at promoting environmental awareness while strengthening religious practices, has been highly appreciated by saints and devotees.

The sacred plants from Maha Kumbh will serve as a lasting reminder of the event. They will help ensure that the spiritual and environmental message of the gathering is cherished worldwide.

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