Kumbh Authority Sets 20 October Deadline for Dhwajarohan Preparations
NTKMA has told all departments to finish micro-planning for the 31 October Dhwajarohan by 20 October. A gram sabha at Trimbakeshwar (17 Oct), the 'Har Ghar Kumbh Dhwaj' campaign (20 Oct) and the 'Shankhnaad' Guinness attempt (25 Oct) come first.
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The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) has told all departments to finish micro-planning for the Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) on 31 October 2026 at 12:02 PM by 20 October. NTKMA Commissioner Shekhar Singh gave the direction at a review meeting, the Times of India reported on 13 October. This is confirmed on record.
What has to be planned
- Security, traffic, parking, infrastructure, healthcare, water supply and sanitation.
- Police: bandobast, crowd management, barricading and security passes.
- PWD: the main stage, helipad and barricading.
Events before the Dhwajarohan (NTKMA)
- 17 October: gram sabha at Trimbakeshwar.
- 20 October: 'Har Ghar Kumbh Dhwaj' campaign.
- 25 October: 'Shankhnaad', a Guinness World Records attempt.
- A village procession is also planned.
Several VVIPs are expected at the flag hoisting. For all dates see Amrit Snan and Kumbh dates and Dhwajarohan 2026.
