PRAYAGRAJ, Jan. 27 -- Followers of Lord Buddha are also attending the ongoing Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj.

"With their own camp dubbed 'Baudh Vishesh Sangam' set up by Himalayan Buddhist Culture Conservation Society of Ladakh in Mahakumbh Nagar sector 18 on the banks of Sangam , Buddhists and Lamas from 10 nations, including Russia, Mongolia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, have gathered for the mega fair," said Chandan Kumar, a coordinator of the camp.

"Besides, those from different parts of India like Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim and Ladakh have already arrived here," Kumar added. "A 20-foot golden hued statue of Lord Buddha showcasing Gandhara (Greco-Buddhist) style of art is a special a...