WATCH: Simhastha Kumbh Parva Begins In Nashik; President Droupadi Murmu Hoists Religious Flag At Ramkund
Nashik: The Simhastha Kumbh Parva 2026-2028 was officially inaugurated on Saturday on the banks of the Godavari in Nashik, a land believed to have been sanctified by the touch of Lord Rama's feet. Amid the chanting of sacred mantras and cheers from devotees, President Droupadi Murmu performed the grand flag-hoisting ceremony (Dharmadhwajarohan) at Ramkund at the auspicious time of 12.02 pm. With…
On the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan paid their respects at Sadar Patel Chowk in New Delhi. Alongside, Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and MP Bansuri Swaraj joined in the commemoration.
The memorial event, observing October 31 as National Unity Day, highlighted Patel's role in unifying India's princely states following independence. Patel, known as the "Iron Man of India," was instrumental in integrating these states, earning him the title. The Vice-President and President offered floral tributes, underscoring Patel's enduring legacy in national unity and progress.
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