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191 nations in Unity of Mankind ritual
Kochi, Sept 26: Representatives of 191 United Nations member countries would involve in a ritual here symbolising the unity of mankind today during the golden jubilee birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi.
Kochi, Sept 26: Representatives of 191 United Nations member countries would involve in a ritual here symbolising the unity of mankind today during the golden jubilee birthday celebrations of Mata Amritanandamayi.
According to the celebration organising committee, flags and water from all countries and the seven sacred rivers of India would be honoured during the 'Jala Mahasangamam' (convergence of waters) ritual.
A procession by Amritanandamayi devotees from all over the world wearing the traditional attire of their respective cultures, will be held, a press release of the organising committee said.
After the procession, the single vessel containing water from the seven sacred rivers of India and all the countries throughout the world would be offered to Amritanandamayi, who would bless the water and will present that to President
A P J Abdul Kalam, it said.
The President would then pour the water at the root of a 'Kalpataru' (banyan) sapling.
Bureau Report