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Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela schedule announced; three Amrit Snans in 2027
Nashik: The Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela of Nashik–Trimbakeshwar began on 31 October 2026 with the Dhwajarohan ceremony at Ramtirth (Nashik) and Kushavarta Tirth (Trimbakeshwar). Devotees are now awaiting the Amrit Snans to be held in 2027. As per the scheduled programme, the Nagar Pradakshina will be held in Nashik on 29 July 2027. The first…
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Air Connectivity Option in Simhastha; 3 Heliports Ready at Trimbakeshwar
Nashik: With the aim of providing better facilities to devotees during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, 3 heliports have been made ready at Trimbakeshwar. This will offer devotees the option of reaching Trimbakeshwar by helicopter. Officials said that if the companies are ready, the air service will start from 1 November, i.e., within the next…
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Dhwajastambha Pujan Performed Amid Chanting of Mantras at Trimbakeshwar
Nashik – Against the backdrop of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela, dhwajastambha pujan was performed this morning at Kushavarta Tirth in Trimbakeshwar with religious rituals and the chanting of mantras, at the hands of the state’s Water Resources Minister and Nashik district’s Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan. In connection with the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, priority…
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All Possible Help for Development of Kapila Tirth, Kavnai: Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan
Nashik – The government is focused on preserving the district’s religious and historical heritage while carrying out the planned development of pilgrimage sites. Water Resources Minister and Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan assured that all possible assistance will be extended for the development of the Kapila Tirth pilgrimage site at Kavnai in Igatpuri taluka. Guardian…
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Simhastha Kumbh Mela Preparations Gain Pace; Senior Officials Review Infrastructure Works
(Emphasis on parking arrangements, directional signboards, Sadhu Gram, ghat development and civic amenities; instructions to complete works on time with inter-departmental coordination) Nashik – To make the journey of devotees coming to Nashik and Trimbakeshwar for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela smoother, to plan traffic management effectively and to ensure the required infrastructure is raised…
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Water Planning Faces a Test Even Before the Kumbh Mela
(Gangapur at 95.18 percent, Darna at 98.28 percent; the challenge of completing Trimbakeshwar’s water system preparations before the 31 October Dhwajarohan) Nashik – An important test of water management lies ahead for the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela. With the Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) ceremony marking the formal start of the Kumbh Mela scheduled on 31…
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Dhwajarohan on 31 October in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar; Official Start of Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027
The official start of the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will take place on 31 October 2026. On that day, at 12:02 pm — at the Abhijit Muhurta — Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) will be held simultaneously at Nashik’s Ramkund in Panchavati and Trimbakeshwar’s Kushavarta Tirth. According to information given by Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan,…