Tiruchirappalli, Feb. 24 -- Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham, Vijayendra Saraswati Swamigal, arrived at Trichy International Airport after participating in the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

Speaking to media at the airport, Swamigal expressed his happiness at witnessing the large turnout at the Maha Kumbh Mela, a significant religious event for Hindus.

He said, "Kumbh Mela is a very important religious event in our country. People from various parts of our country are also participating in the Kumbh Mela. It's happy to see this."

Swamigal also praised the arrangements made for the event by the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which he said had ensured the smooth conduct of the religious affair.

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