Nashik: Installation Of 51-Foot And 31-Foot Dharmadhwajas Completed At Ramkund

Nashik: Religious flag masts, measuring 51 feet and 31 feet, have been recently installed at Ramkund in preparation for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. The installation, completed on October 16, involved a 50-foot crane and the addition of brass figures and symbols to the masts.

A brass figure of Garuda, a mythical bird associated with Lord Vishnu, has been mounted on the larger, 51-foot mast. This symbolizes power, protection, and divine authority. On the smaller 31-foot mast, a brass figure of Makara, a crocodile associated with the sacred Ganga and Godavari rivers, has been placed. Makara represents water, purity, and prosperity.

To withstand the challenging conditions during the Kumbh Mela, the masts have been coated with brass plating designed to resist rain, wind, and other weather elements. The installation process continued throughout Friday, ensuring the masts would be ready for the flag-hoisting ceremony scheduled for October 31.

Alongside the installation, preparations are underway for the ceremonial flag-hoisting event. This will be a significant moment, marking the formal commencement of the religious period leading up to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Nashik is expected to witness a large gathering of sadhus, mahants, priests, local residents, and devotees at the event.

Additional preparations have also been made to ensure the smooth execution of the ceremony. Huts at Gauri Tatangana have been removed, and encroachments near Tatakutekhar Bridge have been cleared. The flag-hoisting ceremony at Ramkund will be a crucial event in the lead-up to the Kumbh Mela, attracting a diverse crowd of religious devotees and spectators.