President Droupadi Murmu today said that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela presents an example of faith and social harmony before everyone. She was speaking at a function organized in Nashik on the first day of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela. She said that the world is amazed by the vast arrangements made for the Kumbh Mela.
On this occasion, the President expressed concern over the drought situation in the various parts of country and said that the Central and State Governments are making all possible efforts to overcome it. On this occasion, the Simhastha Kumbh Mela song ‘Har Har Gange’ was released by President Droupadi Murmu. The song has been composed by music directors Ajay-Atul. The President also unveiled the Kumbh Mela website and a special postage stamp. While addressing gathering Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma appealed to citizens to make efforts to keep rivers clean.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela is a Kumbh of faith and harmony.
The Chief Minister said that Sanatan culture is the oldest culture in the world and its manifestations are seen in this Kumbh Mela. He said that 85 percent of works being carried out for Kumbh Mela will transform Nashik and Trimbakeshwar and will benefit citizens and devotees in the long run.
The Kumbh Mela began today afternoon with flag hoisting by the President in Nashik and by the Chief Minister in Trimbakeshwar. For the first time in the history of the Kumbh Mela, the flag was hoisted by the President. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, this is a matter of honour for Nari Shakti.
