Nashik, Oct 30 The Mahadhwaj Gram Parikrama was held on Friday on the eve of the Dhwaj Stambh Pujan, Dhawaja Pujan and Dhwajarohan ceremony of Simhastha Maha Kumbh in Nashik.
President Droupadi Murmu will grace the Dhwaj Stambh Pujan, Dhawaja Pujan and Dhwajarohan ceremony on Saturday, her office said in a statement. She will also address a public programme on the occasion.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela Mahadhwaj Gram Parikrama began on Friday from Tapovan Maidan, proceeded to Ramtirth Panchavati in the presence of saints-mahants and thousands of devotees, and concluded at the Ramkund.
“Simhastha Kumbh Mela is not just a religious event but a global festival that showcases the cultural and spiritual traditions of the country. Crores of devotees from all over the world are expected to come to Nashik and Trimbakeshwar,” state water resources, Kumbh Mela and district guardian minister Girish Mahajan said.
“The Mahadhwaj Gram Parikrama will help take the religious message of Simhastha Kumbh Mela to the masses. The government is determined to make this Kumbh Mela a success by involving all sections of society in social harmony, cleanliness, environment conservation and service,” Mahajan added.
Mahajan also visited Trimbakeshwar and took stock of preparations and arrangements for President Murmu’s visit.
(PTI News)
