23.10.2026: Minister Girish Mahajan invites Governor to Kumbh Mela Flag Hoisting Ceremony

Minister Girish Mahajan invites Governor to Kumbh Mela Flag Hoisting Ceremony

Kumbh Mela Minister Girish Mahajan Calls on Governor Jishnu Dev Varma

Mumbai, October 23: Maharashtra’s Minister for Water Resources and Disaster Management and Minister in charge of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Girish Mahajan called on the Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma and extended an invitation to attend the Simhastha Kumbh Mela Flag Hoisting Ceremony scheduled to be held at Nashik-Trimbakeshwar on October 31 in the presence of the President of India Droupadi Murmu.

Mahajan briefed the Governor on the preparations underway for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela and the planning of this historic and spiritually significant event.

He noted that Nashik and Trimbakeshwar are important centres of religious and cultural heritage and that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela is one of the most significant spiritual congregations, reflecting Maharashtra’s rich religious traditions and cultural legacy.

The event will bring together saints, seers, ascetics and devotees from across the country on a common platform of faith and devotion.

Mahajan informed the Governor that the State Government is committed to organizing the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in a grand, safe, secure and well-managed manner. He highlighted the efforts being undertaken to strengthen infrastructure, ensure adequate facilities for pilgrims and coordinate various administrative arrangements for the smooth conduct of the event.

The Minister also apprised the Governor of the successful planning and management of the 2015 Simhastha Kumbh Mela, outlining the measures adopted to ensure the safe and efficient conduct of the congregation and the lessons drawn from that experience for the forthcoming Kumbh Mela.