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Nashik. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela has begun in Maharashtra’s Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. President Droupadi Murmu formally inaugurated the fair by performing stambh pujan and hoisting the flag amid religious rituals. With this event, preparations and activities linked to Simhastha Kumbh, one of the country’s major religious gatherings, have gathered pace. The mela will continue for around 22 months.
At the inaugural ceremony, stambh pujan was performed with Vedic chanting and traditional religious rites. The President then hoisted the flag to mark the beginning of the event. Saints, religious representatives and administrative officials were present on the occasion. The programme underlined the religious and cultural significance of the Kumbh Mela.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is an important religious festival held in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. During the event, sadhus, saints, akharas and devotees from across the country are expected to arrive. Religious rituals, worship and various spiritual activities on the banks of the Godavari river form a key part of the gathering.
In view of the event continuing for around 22 months, the administration will face the challenge of making extensive arrangements for devotee facilities, traffic management, security, cleanliness and health services. Strengthening basic facilities and arrangements will be important, keeping in mind the arrival of a large number of devotees.
The launch of Simhastha Kumbh is an important occasion for Maharashtra’s religious and cultural life. In the coming period, the event will attract devotees and tourists from India and abroad.
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