CHENNAI – 1 Nov, 2026 The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu graced the Dhwaj Stambh Pujan, Dhawaja Pujan and Dhwajarohan ceremony of Simhastha Maha Kumbh at Nashik, Maharashtra today (October 31, 2026). She also addressed a public programme on the occasion.
In her address, the President said that the tradition of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Maha Kumbh is as ancient as it is rich. The Kumbh gatherings held on the banks of the Ganga in Haridwar, at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, on the banks of the Shipra in Ujjain, and on the banks of the Godavari at Nashik, are renowned across the globe. The continuous organization of these gatherings over centuries stands as a testament to the strength of our nation’s historical, cultural, social, and spiritual traditions.