During the CM's visit, leaders from Trimbakeshwar akharas (religious orders) had demanded that the festival be called Trimbakeshwar-Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela. However, during a recent meeting ...

The good vs evil battle, salvation and a larger narrative surrounds the significance of the Mahakumbh Mela. From ‘Samudra Manthan’ to the institution of ‘Akharas’ by an eighth-century ...

Less than a week ahead of the auspicious Maha Kumbh mela, the three major ‘akharas’ of the Vaishnav sect - Digambar, Nirvani, and Nirmohi - are set to make a grand entry at the event on Wednesday.

Preparations for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik are advancing, igniting a debate over its name. Trimbakeshwar akharas propose it be called Trimbakeshwar-Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela, while ...

During the CM’s visit, leaders from Trimbakeshwar akharas (religious orders) had demanded that the festival be called Trimbakeshwar-Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela. However, during a recent meeting with ...

During a recent meeting with the authorities at the Nashik Municipal Corporation headquarters, leaders from Nashik akharas insisted that the name be retained as Nashik Kumbh Mela.

the most powerful akharas seem to take a lead role organizing the central sectors and deciding the order in which they will proceed to the Sangam on auspicious bathing days. The Kumbh Mela works ...

During the CM’s visit, leaders from Trimbakeshwar akharas (religious orders) had demanded that the festival be called Trimbakeshwar-Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela. However, during a recent meeting with ...

The 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela preparations in Nashik are progressing, but debates have arisen over its name. Trimbakeshwar akharas propose a name change, while Nashik akharas want the original title.

Preparations for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik are underway, but disagreements have emerged over its naming. Trimbakeshwar akharas want it named Trimbakeshwar-Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela, ...