Maha kumbh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: World champion powerlifter Gaurav Sharma visited the Maha Kumbh to take a holy dip at the holy Sangam. Expressing his appreciation for the arrangements at the grand religious gathering, he commended the efforts of the Yogi Adityanath-led government in ensuring a seamless experience for devotees.

Acknowledging the exceptional arrangements, Gaurav Sharma credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for making the Maha Kumbh not only a grand spectacle but also spiritually enriching. “It feels so great to be here at Maha Kumbh. I don’t think any other event of such a massive scale, with such outstanding management, is conducted anywhere else in the world."

Gaurav is also a 'mahant' (priest) in a temple in Chandni Chowk. In 2007, he had won four gold medals at the Commonwealth Championships in New Zealand. He had clinched two gold medals at the 2016 World Championships in England.