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Kumbh Mela a symbol of cultural and spiritual power: President Murmu
Digital Desk | Nashik, Oct 31 (IANS) President of India Droupadi Murmu, after the inauguration of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026-28 on Saturday, said that she felt deeply happy and blessed to be present at the event. President Murmu hoisted the sacred flag and performed the ritualistic Ganga Pujan amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras at the holy Ramkund of the Godavari River. The ceremony was attended by the Governor of Maharashtra Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, along with other ministers, sadhus, and saints. Addressing the gathering on this occasion, President Droupadi Murmu said, I feel deeply happy to be here. I consider myself fortunate to participate in this grand ceremony. President Murmu mentioned that she had darshan at Trimbakeshwar and at the holy Kushavarta Tirtha. She highlighted that the Kumbh Mela is held at four places and is renowned worldwide as a symbol of cultural and spiritual strength. She noted that historical references show the Kumbh being celebrated as far back as 1,400 years ago. Describing the event, she said that the Kumbh Mela is a symbol of faith and social unity. I offer millions of bows (koti koti pranam) to this holy land. This is a land of penance (tapo bhumi), blessed by the footprints of Lord Shri Ram. I offer my respects to Mother Godavari, she added. CM Fadnavis stated that development work in Nashik is progressing at a rapid pace and that the appearance of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar is set to transform. He noted that while some people initially doubted whether the works would be completed, and although citizens faced temporary inconvenience, the development projects are now coming to fruition. CM Fadnavis remarked, The sadhus and saints are our masters; we are merely servants. Forgive us if any mistakes occur. We will leave no stone unturned to make this Kumbh Mela grand and glorious. The Nashik District Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan said that today was an extremely historical, auspicious, and proud day not only for Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, but for all of Maharashtra. Under the auspicious presence of President Murmu, the flag hoisting took place simultaneously at the sacred Ramkund in Nashik and the holy Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar. He noted, Nashik is a holy land blessed by the touch of Lord Shri Ram's feet, while Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas. Enriched by the origin of Mother Godavari, the legacy of the Ramayana, and the penance of saints and sages, this land is an extraordinary symbol of Indian spiritual and cultural tradition. Therefore, the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela is not merely a religious gathering, but a global festival celebrating India's faith, culture, unity, and Eternal (Sanatan) tradition. Minister Mahajan also extended his sincere congratulations and thanks to all administrative officers, employees, the police force, and personnel across various agencies who worked tirelessly day and night to make this event a success.
Sinhasth Kumbh Mela is a global showcase of Mahas cultural heritage: Dy CM Shinde
Digital Desk | Nashik, Oct 31 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday said that the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela is not merely a religious festival, but the life force of our rich cultural tradition and the unbroken strength of social unity. He said that through this Mahakumbh, the rich cultural diversity of Maharashtra and Hindu culture will be showcased to the entire world, leaving a global mark of our heritage. He said that the flag-hoisting and flag-worship ceremonies for the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela were performed by President Droupadi Murmu at the holy Ramtirtha in Nashik and Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar amidst a religious and auspicious atmosphere. Shinde was delivering the welcome address during the various programs and Goda Maha Aarti organised on the occasion of the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela at Ramtirtha around 5 PM in the chief presence of President Droupadi Murmu. Shinde stated that the hoisting of the sacred flag by President Droupadi Murmu is a golden moment in the history of the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela, and having this holy flag hoisted by an ascetic maternal power is an historic divine event. He added that this is not merely a flag-hoisting ceremony, but the highest honour to the primal power (Aadishakti) of the Sanatana tradition and to the entire woman power (Nari Shakti) of India. In a centuries-old tradition, a new history has been created today, raising the flag of women's power even higher. Highlighting the significance of the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela, he said that this is not just a celebration of religious rituals or festivities. It is a grand festival that showcases our rich heritage and social unity. The concept of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is coming to life through the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela. Through this Mahakumbh, the message of unity in diversity will reach the entire world. He also noted that it is a special divine confluence that the religious flags were hoisted simultaneously today at Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar. Describing the festival as a confluence of traditions, he called it an unbroken celebration of devotion and faith. He further shared that the collective blowing of conch shells on the banks of Godavari on Kojagari Purnima has been etched in gold in the Guinness Book of World Records, and through the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela, Nashik's global identity will become even more prominent. During this auspicious period of the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela, approximately 12 crore devotees, saints, and pilgrims are expected to arrive in Nashik-Trimbakeshwar from around the world. The Maharashtra Government is fully prepared to welcome and serve such a vast gathering of people. Development works worth approximately Rs 35,000 crore are underway in the region, and these works will not be limited to the Kumbh Mela alone. They will lay a solid foundation for the future development of the citizens of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, DCM Shinde clarified. Drawing attention to the broad social and economic importance of the Kumbh Mela, he said that this festival should belong as much to the common working person as it does to the saints, mahants, and devotees. The Kumbh Mela will generate employment opportunities for residents and boost the economy. Therefore, besides being a festival of faith, the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela must also serve as an economic festival that provides work to the common man. On this occasion, he expressed hope that the Sinhasth Kumbh Mela would set an ideal example for cleanliness, environmental conservation, and social integration. He conveyed full confidence that with the blessings of Lord Shri Ram and Mother Godavari, this grand event will be a resounding success.
Digital Desk | Ekta Nagar, Oct 31 (IANS) Anti-Naxal units from across the country showcased their role in operations against Left-wing extremism at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade in Ekta Nagar on Saturday, while a subsequent National School of Drama production brought tribal artists from several formerly Maoist-affected states to the national stage. The parade, held to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, featured specialised forces from Bihar, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Maharashtra, Telangana and West Bengal, along with units of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Chhattisgarh Police. The contingents marched past the gathering as officials outlined their deployment areas, operations and personnel who had died in the line of duty. Among the units was Bihar Polices Special Task Force. The announcer said the force operated in 22 districts, including Gaya, Jamui and Lakhisarai, and had killed 167 Naxalites, arrested 7,191 and secured the surrender of 371. PM Modi and officials also paid tribute to 191 personnel who had died. The Sashastra Seema Bal contingent, led by Assistant Commandant Vipin Sharma, was credited with killing 16 Naxalites, arresting 1,382 and recovering 536 kg of explosives. Other contingents included Jharkhands Jaguar, Karnatakas Anti-Naxal Force, Kerala Polices Special Operations Group, Madhya Pradeshs Hawk Force and Odishas Special Operations Group. Maharashtras C-60 commandos, whose strength was described as having grown from seven personnel to 1,100, were credited with killing 372 Naxalites, securing 861 surrenders and making 559 arrests. Telanganas Greyhounds, described as a specialised force of 1,250 commandos, were also part of the parade. The announcer highlighted their operations in the Karegutta hills. The parade also featured West Bengal Polices Counter Insurgency Force, the National Cadet Corps and a CRPF-led dog squad. The latter comprised sniffer dogs trained to detect explosives and assist in identifying ambush-related threats. The event concluded this segment with a National School of Drama production titled Naxal-free India. Conceived, written and directed by NSD director Chittaranjan Tripathi, the presentation traced the movements beginnings in Naxalbari in West Bengal in 1967 and the subsequent efforts to restore peace in areas affected by Left-wing extremism. Its performers included NSD repertory artists and tribal artists from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The announcer said several had travelled from their villages carrying their languages, songs and folk traditions to perform on a national platform. The presentation sought to place the experiences and cultural identities of communities from conflict-affected regions alongside the security forces account of the campaign against Naxalism.
PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Pune Metro Line-3 on Nov 4
Digital Desk | Pune, Oct 31 (IANS) In a major milestone for Pune city's public transport system, the long-awaited Pune Metro Line-3 (Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar) will be inaugurated via videoconferencing by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Sunetra Ajit Pawar will grace the occasion as chief guests. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 AM at the Badminton Hall of the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Mhalunge-Balewadi. Actual passenger services on this line will commence at 6:00 AM on November 4, 2026. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority Commissioner, Dr Abhijit Chaudhari, told reporters on Saturday that Pune Metro Line-3 is a 23.203-kilometre fully elevated metro corridor, popularly known as Puneri Metro and the Pink Line. Originating at Maan, the route passes through Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park in Hinjawadi to connect with Shivajinagar, a major administrative and commercial hub of Pune. The total estimated cost of the project, including land acquisition and utility shifting, is Rs 8,313 crore. It has been executed on a DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Transfer) Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under the Central Governments 'National Metro Rail Policy, 2017'. As per the concession agreement with PMRDA, the project is being implemented by Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited (PITCMRL), a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed through a joint venture between TRIL Urban Transport Private Limited and Siemens Project Ventures GmbH. Out of the total 23 stations on this line, 17 stations will be opened to passengers starting November 3. Among these, seven stations will open with a single staircase operational. These include Station No. 1 (Maan), 2 (Maan-MIDC Circle Phase-2), 3 (Maan-Bus Depot), 5 (Hinjawadi Phase-2 Circle-1), 6 (Padmabhushan Chowk), 21 (College of Agriculture), and 23 (District and Sessions Court). The remaining ten stations will have both staircases open to commuters. These include Station No. 4 (Hinjawadi Phase-2 Circle-2), 7 (Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk, Hinjawadi), 8 (Hinjawadi Phase-1), 9 (Wakad Chowk), 10 (Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Mhalunge), 11 (MITCON, Balewadi), 12 (R. K. Laxman Museum, Balewadi), 17 (Aundh), 18 (Sakal Nagar), and 19 (Savitribai Phule Pune University). Among the remaining six stations, work on Station Nos. 13 and 14 is in its final phase and will be completed by the end of November 2026. The remaining four stations (Nos. 15, 16, 20, and 22), along with their staircases, will be completed and commissioned in phases by January 2027. To ensure seamless onward travel after exiting the metro, multi-modal integration is being implemented. Dedicated pick-up and drop-off points are being set up right outside the stations for PMPML buses, rickshaws, app-based taxis (Ola, Uber), and e-bikes. Parking facilities for two-wheelers and four-wheelers are also being made available near metro stations to ensure safe vehicle parking. Priority has also been given to pedestrian and cyclist safety alongside road traffic. For this purpose, dedicated cycle tracks, wide footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and foot overbridges are being constructed. This will significantly help reduce traffic congestion, particularly in the Hinjawadi area, said Dr Chaudhari. The entire corridor has been inspected by the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO). Final safety approval was granted by the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) on July 23, 2026, for the first phase of 12.60 km from Maan (PMR-1) to R. K. Laxman Museum, Balewadi (PMR-12), and on September 23, 2026, for the section covering the remaining five stations. For station security, 350 personnel from the Maharashtra State Security Corporation (MSSC) have been deployed. An advanced passenger information system and ticketing system have been developed to assist commuters with trip planning, station navigation, and a hassle-free travel experience. A joint mobile app has been developed for passengers travelling on both Maha Metros existing lines and the newly launching Metro Line-3. Under this project, a total solar power generation capacity of 7.60 MW has been installed6.10 MW at metro stations and 1.50 MW at the car depot. This green energy will fulfil nearly 30% of the project's overall power requirements. All trains on Pune Metro Line-3 will be operated by around 100 women train pilots. Furthermore, about 50% of the total station staff, including station controllers, ticketing staff, and station attendants, will be women. 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Prez Murmu to inaugurate Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela with historic flag hoisting
Digital Desk | Nashik, Oct 31 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will formally inaugurate the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela on Saturday by hoisting the ceremonial flag at Ramkund, marking the official commencement of one of Hinduisms largest religious congregations. For the first time in the centuries-old tradition, the President of India will perform the flag-hoisting ceremony. Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, and Jagadguru Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Swamiji, Shankaracharya of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, will grace the occasion. Invitations have been extended to 1,317 VIPs across the state, including heads of various Akhadas, office-bearers of the Purohit Sangh, state ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), and Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs). Ahead of the grand event, CM Fadnavis personally reviewed the arrangements, venue decorations, and religious rituals. The Chief Minister performed ritualistic worship at Ramtirth in the presence of Guardian Minister Girish Mahajan, Mayor Himgouri Adke, elected representatives, and senior officials. He instructed all government departments to coordinate closely and execute their duties with utmost diligence. The entire Godaghat and Ramkund area will come alive with DMX pixel 3D mapping and computer-controlled lights, creating a breathtaking visual spectacle. Giant LED screens have been installed at Ramkund, Gadge Maharaj Bridge, and Kapaleshwar Temple to allow lakhs of devotees to watch the ceremony live. The event has provided direct employment opportunities to over 1,200 local youth. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, coinciding with the celestial entry of Jupiter (Guru) into the Leo (Simha) zodiac sign. According to Hindu mythology, during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), drops of nectar (Amrit) fell at four locations on Earth, Nashik-Trimbakeshwar being one of them. During the Mela, Trimbakeshwar serves as the holy bathing site for sadhus and saints of the Shaiva Akhadas, while Nashik serves as the holy bathing site for sadhus and saints of the Vaishnava Akhadas. The ceremony brings together the leaders of both Shaiva and Vaishnava Akhadas, bridging long-standing traditional divides. The flag, hoisted atop a 51- to 55-foot wooden or metallic pole, holds deep spiritual symbolism. Saffron Colour symbolises sacrifice and detachment (Vairagya). The lion (Simha) represents valor and the protection of righteousness (Dharma). Sun & Moon Symbols signify that as long as the sun and moon exist in the cosmos, the traditions of Dharma and the culture of the Kumbh Mela will continue unabated. Depending on the tradition of each Akhada, flags also feature holy symbols such as the Trishul (Trident), Chakra (Discus), Gada (Mace), or Damru (Drum). With Ramkund and Godaghat decorated in vibrant floral arrangements and the twin holy cities bathed in saffron hues, the sacred Simhastha Kumbh Mela officially begins today.
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