Leh, June 22: The 30th edition of the Sindhu Darshan Yatra commenced on Monday in Leh with a grand inaugural ceremony that brought together ambassadors from eight countries, prominent national leaders, religious figures and thousands of devotees, underscoring the event's growing significance as a symbol of India's cultural and civilisational heritage. Held at the NDS Memorial Ground, the opening ceremony of the Pratham Sindhu Kumbh witnessed the participation of more than 3,500 people who gathered to celebrate the spiritual, cultural and national ethos associated with the sacred Sindhu River. The event assumed international prominence with the presence of ambassadors from Fiji, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Ecuador, Chile and Ireland, along with their spouses, reflecting the global resonance of India's cultural traditions and values.