Nashik, October 31: The Simhastha Kumbh Mela celebrations began today in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra, at the auspicious moment of Jupiter’s entry into the Leo zodiac sign. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the celebrations by hoisting the main flag at Ramkund in Nashik.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hoisted the Dharma Dhwaj at Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, along with several seers, saints and other dignitaries, attended the occasion.
Before the flag-hoisting ceremony, President Murmu offered prayers at the Ganga Godavari Temple and Ramkund. The Chief Minister also offered prayers at Kushavarta Tirtha.
According to Akashvani News, the President is scheduled to visit Trimbakeshwar in the afternoon to have darshan and pay obeisance at the Dhwaj Stambh. The main ceremony will be held at Ramkund in the evening, where she is scheduled to address the gathering.
Another major highlight will be the Goda Aarti, in which around 6,500 members of the tribal community are expected to participate in an attempt to set a world record.
