The Singhasth Mahakumbh Mela began in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra on 31 October 2026. The flag hoisting at Ramkund was scheduled for 12:02 pm.

President Murmu attends inauguration

President Droupadi Murmu participated in the flag pillar worship and flag hoisting ceremony, and addressed the event. This Mahakumbh Mela is held every 12 years.

Conch blowing Guinness record set ahead of mela

Earlier in Nashik on 25 October, 517 people set a Guinness World Record by blowing conch shells simultaneously. The participants blew the conch shells for five minutes and 30 seconds. The previous record stood at 303 people.