Dehradun, June 19 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Haridwar, 16 Jun: The 6-day long National Archery Championship Mahakumbh was inaugurated today at SMJN PG College, Haridwar, under the aegis of RJK Foundation. More than 700 archers from 27 states across the country have gathered together with bows and arrows. It will conclude on 21 June.

This national championship is being organised under the patronage and guidance of Mahant Ravindra Puri Maharaj, National President of All India Akhara Parishad and President of Shri Mansa Devi Temple Trust.

Municipal Corporation Mayor Kiran Jaisal, Railway Superintendent of Police Aruna Bharti, and College Principal Dr Sunil Batra jointly inaugurated the even by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Cultural programmes...