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LG directs comprehensive arrangements to ensure smooth and successful conduct of Mahakumbh Says Sindhu Mahakumbh to showcase Ladakh’s Organizational Excellence and Cultural Pride
Asks Administration to serve every Pilgrim with the spirit of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’
LEH, Feb 24: The upcoming Sindhu Mahakumbh 2026 in Leh is not merely an event, but a symbol of Ladakh’s capability, discipline, and cultural pride. It represents the collective spirit, organisational strength, and hospitality of the region while providing a platform to showcase Ladakh’s rich cultural heritage to the nation and the world. This landmark event will bring together thousands of devotees, dignitaries, and cultural troupes, reinforcing Ladakh’s status as a unique destination for spiritual, cultural, and tourism experiences.
This was stated by the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, while chairing a high-level preparatory meeting at Lok Niwas today to review and finalise arrangements for the First Sindhu Mahakumbh 2026, scheduled to be held on June 23-24 at the revered Sindhu Ghat.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Shri Ashish Kundra; Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Shri Sanjit Rodrigues; Wildlife Warden Shri Mandeep Mittal; Director Tourism Shri Tsering Paldan; ADC Leh Shri Ghulam Mohd; SE PWD Shri Dorjay Gyatso; Assistant Director Tourism Leh Smt Padma Angmo; and members of the Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti including Shri Bhupinder Kansil (General Secretary), Shri Manoj Kumar Gogia (Vice President), and Shri Vikram Randhawa (MLA) from Jammu.
Shri Bhupinder Kansil informed the meeting that the Sindhu Darshan Festival has been organised by the Samiti since 1987. This year marks its 30th edition, which will be celebrated as the grand First Sindhu Mahakumbh.
The event is expected to attract pilgrims from over 25 States and Union Territories across India, along with foreign ambassadors and dignitaries.
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