Nashik: Ramkund Shops To Shut For Two Days Ahead Of Simhastha Kumbh Dhwajarohan

Nashik is preparing for the Dhwajarohan ceremony at Ramkund as part of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. Millions of devotees, saints, dignitaries and citizens are expected to gather for the event. The administration is regulating commercial activities and restricting traffic in and around the venue to ensure safety and smooth conduct of the ceremony.

Shops in the Ramkund area will be closed for two days, i.e., October 30 and 31, 2026. Key roads around Ramkund and Panchavati will also be shut to traffic to facilitate security arrangements and manage the crowd. The restrictions aim to ensure the safety of visitors and emergency services. A religious flag procession is scheduled for October 30, followed by the Dhwajarohan ceremony and Godavari Aarti on October 31.

President Droupadi Murmu's expected presence has heightened security measures. Traffic restrictions will be imposed from 6 am on October 30 until the procession concludes and again from 6 am to midnight on October 31 in several routes of Ramkund and Panchavati areas. Commuters are advised to check traffic police advisories before traveling through these localities.

Shops and commercial establishments in the Ramkund and Godavari ghat areas are expected to remain closed on the two restricted days due to security arrangements for the presidential visit.