<p>The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nashik and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Trimbakeshwar on Tuesday morning.</p>.<p>The inaugural was marked with poojas, hymns and traditional flag hoisting at both venues amidst tight security.<br /><br />Fadnavis hoisted the flag in Nashik while Singh did the honours in Trimbakeshwar, both on the banks of the Godavari River, around 45 kms apart.<br /><br />Several thousands of pilgrims, mendicants and holy men, officials from various departments and tourists will witness the dozenial event, which is held once in 12 years.<br /><br />The inaugural was followed by thousands marching to the Godavari River for the first holy bath of Kumbh Mela 2015.<br /></p>
<p>The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nashik and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in Trimbakeshwar on Tuesday morning.</p>.<p>The inaugural was marked with poojas, hymns and traditional flag hoisting at both venues amidst tight security.<br /><br />Fadnavis hoisted the flag in Nashik while Singh did the honours in Trimbakeshwar, both on the banks of the Godavari River, around 45 kms apart.<br /><br />Several thousands of pilgrims, mendicants and holy men, officials from various departments and tourists will witness the dozenial event, which is held once in 12 years.<br /><br />The inaugural was followed by thousands marching to the Godavari River for the first holy bath of Kumbh Mela 2015.<br /></p>