'Embrace spirituality': Sudha Murty arrives to participate in Maha Kumbh

The Rajya Sabha MP had asserted that she was in Prayagraj for three days to participate in the mega religious festival.

Maha Kumbh, a mega-religious event organised every 12 years, is being held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj from January 13 and will continue for 45 days. More than eight crore pilgrims have so far taken a holy dip at the Sangam (the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers).

Numerous people have taken the holy dip including Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his cabinet ministers in the Triveni Sangam at around 2.15 pm on Thursday.

Philanthropist Sudha Murty also took part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela.

Reportedly, Sudha said that she was in the city for three days to participate in the mega religious festival.

Praising the Indian culture, the Rajya Sabha MP encouraged the youth to embrace spirituality and also emphasised on the importance of staying connected to the roots of ancient Indian traditions.

According to a report by India Today, Sudha said, "Indian culture is old and strong. I urge the youth to rise up, stay connected to their roots, and embrace spirituality. Also, it is very important to stay mentally and physically fit."

She expressed her happiness over being able to visit the Kinnar Akhara saying, "I have long yearned to come here, and now that I've had the chance, it feels truly special."

According to the publication's report, commending Yogi for his event management for the Kumbh, Sudha said, "Yogi ji has done commendable work, and when leadership is strong, everything falls into place."

Sudha is married to Narayana Murthy who is one of the co-founders of Infosys.