Nashik: Two World Record Attempts Planned Ahead Of Kumbh Flag-Hoisting Ceremony
Nashik: Two world record attempts are being planned in Nashik ahead of the flag-hoisting ceremony for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar. The initiatives aim to spread the message of the Kumbh Mela among the public and promote devotion, awareness and community participation. A mass Shankhnaad (conch-blowing ceremony) involving 501 participants will be held at Yashwant Maharaj…
Nashik is set to host two world record attempts in preparation for the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 flag-hoisting ceremony. The initiatives aim to promote devotion, awareness, and community participation among the public. A mass Shankhnaad, involving 501 participants, will take place at Yashwant Maharaj Ground on October 25.
Simultaneously, a collective Ganga-Godavari Aarti will be organized at Ramkund on October 31, the day of the flag-hoisting ceremony, with the participation of approximately 6,500 tribal community members. Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority Commissioner Shekhar Singh announced these initiatives at a press conference. Nashik Municipal Commissioner Manisha Khatri mentioned that the NMC would provide necessary assistance, including cleaning of the Ramkund ghat area, to ensure a smooth event.
Six thousand five hundred fifty-nine participants have registered for the Ganga-Godavari Aarti so far, with tribal communities from 650 villages across seven talukas expected to participate.
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