Saints, seers, representatives of akharas and public representatives attend
Nashik, October 2026: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis performed the ceremonial worship of the flagstaff erected at the new Godavari Ghat in the holy town of Trimbakeshwar, marking the flag-hoisting ceremony of the upcoming Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela. The Chief Minister also performed the worship of Lord Ganesha on the occasion.
A new Godavari Ghat has been constructed in Trimbakeshwar in preparation for the Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela. The flagstaff worship ceremony held at the site took place in a devotional and religious atmosphere, with Vedic chants and traditional rituals lending an auspicious character to the event.
Saints, seers, mahants, representatives of various akharas, public representatives, senior administrative officials and a large number of devotees attended the ceremony.
The flagstaff worship ceremony, organised in Trimbakeshwar ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela, holds special religious and spiritual significance.