Netra Kumbha to be inaugurated on 5 th January at the Mahakumbh

5 lakh people to get eye check-up, 3 lakh spectacles to be distributed

Prayagraj – Netra Kumbha which has been organised during the Mahakumbh Parva will be inaugurated on 5^thJanuary. It will be held next to the Nag Vasuki Temple. 5 lakh people will get their eyes checked, while 3 lakh people will receive eyeglasses. The devotees will also receive free medicines and surgery. Acharya Mahamandaleshwar Avadheshananad Giri Maharaj of Juna Akhada will inaugurate Netra Kumbh. Gaurang Prabhu and RSS joint general secretary, Krishna Gopal will be the special guests.

World record of eye check-up

Dr Vajpayee, a member of the organising committee of this Netra Kumbh said, this is the first time eye check up will be done at such a massive scale. This event had received recognition in Limca Book of World Record last year. This time we will make efforts to find a place in Guiness Book of World Record. This event will have doctors coming from across the country and arrangements have been made for their food and residence. Doctors from approximately 240 hospitals will participate. We have appointed a particular vendor to provide quality eyeglasses. This will also provide a platform for eye donation. Last year more than 11,000 people had participated in the eye donation programme. We are trying to increase the number of participants this year.