New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck attended the MahaKumbh Mela at a special invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Wangchuck also attended a special dinner hosted by Anandiben Patel, the Governor of Uttar Pradesh.

"At the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, paid a special visit to India to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela," the statement said.

The King was earlier received by Yogi Adityanath at Lucknow airport on Tuesday.

"During the visit of His Majesty, the King of Bhutan, Smt Anandiben Patel, Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh, hosted a dinner in honour of the visiting...