Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday inaugurated the Pratham Sindhu Kumbh on the banks of the sacred Indus River, marking a historic celebration of India’s civilisational heritage, spiritual traditions and national unity. The festival, as per an official statement, commemorates the 30th Sindhu Darshan Yatra and has brought together thousands of devotees, spiritual leaders, scholars, cultural representatives and international dignitaries on the banks of the revered Sindhu (Indus) River in Leh. The landmark gathering witnessed participation from ambassadors and high commissioners of eight countries, including Fiji, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Ecuador, Chile and Ireland, reflecting the growing international significance of the event.