President Murmu Wraps Up Maharashtra Visit After Kumbh Mela Launch
President Droupadi Murmu marks the start of Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela 2027 before departing Maharashtra for Haryana.
President Droupadi Murmu concluded her official visit to Maharashtra on Saturday, departing from Nashik after a series of high-profile spiritual and administrative engagements. The President was seen off by a delegation of top state leadership, including Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
The farewell ceremony was attended by several key dignitaries, including Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar, along with State Minister Jaykumar Rawal. The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office shared the moment on X, confirming the presence of the state's top brass as the President departed the city.
Setting the Stage for Mahakumbh Mela 2027
The highlight of President Murmu's visit, which began on October 31, was her involvement in the preparations for the upcoming Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela 2027. In a series of ritualistic and official events, the President performed the puja of the Pavitra Dhwaja and the Dwajasthambha at the sacred Ramkund in Nashik.
Marking a significant milestone for the event's countdown, she hoisted the Dharmdhwaj, signaling the formal commencement of activities for the 2027 Mahakumbh. Beyond the rituals, the President also focused on the digital and cultural outreach of the festival by:
- Unveiling the official theme song titled 'Har Har Gange'.
- Launching the official website of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority.
- Releasing a special commemorative postage stamp.
The President further immersed herself in the local spirituality by attending the Maha Godavari Aarti, where she offered prayers for the well-being and progress of the nation.
Next Stop: Haryana
Following her departure from Maharashtra, President Murmu is scheduled to travel to Kurukshetra, Haryana, on November 1. Her itinerary there includes attending the Hirak Jayanti celebrations, which mark the 60th anniversary of the formation of the state of Haryana.
Additionally, she will participate in a festival commemorating the centenary of the sacrifice of Swami Shraddhanand Ji at the Gurukul in Kurukshetra.
Recent Engagements
This visit follows the President's recent trip to Chhattisgarh on October 23, where she addressed a public gathering in Jagdalpur during the Bastar Dussehra celebrations. During that visit, she praised the festival as a symbol of cultural pride and collective faith, noting that the rituals of Bastar Dussehra help foster kinship and connection across different sections of society.