President at Kumbh Mela, Sanchi [May 08 2016]

President Maithripala Sirisena will visit India from May 13-14 to attend the Simhasth Kumbh Mela, a popular Hindu festival in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

It will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders are likely to use the opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest. This will be the President’s second visit to India after assuming office last year.

Simhasth Kumbh Mahaparv, one of the four Kumbh Melas, is celebrated by one of the largest religious gatherings. The President will also unveil a statue of Anagarika Dharmapala in Sanchi.