# Nashik and Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nashik-and-trimbakeshwar-kumbh-mela-preparations
> Updated: 2026-09-19T18:21:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar are advancing through technological development and logistical planning. The Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority extended a technology hackathon deadline to September 15 to encourage startups to develop solutions for sanitation, security, and surveillance.

Administrative and religious leaders have begun coordinating for the formal commencement of the event. A flag-hoisting ceremony is scheduled for October 31 at Ramkund Ghat in Nashik and Kushavart Kund in Trimbakeshwar. High-level officials, including President Droupadi Murmu and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, are expected to attend the ceremony. Current priorities include managing security, traffic, sanitation, and emergency services to accommodate the expected influx of devotees.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Nashik and Trimbakeshwar prepare for Singhst Mahakumbh flag hoisting

The Singhst Mahakumbh will officially begin with simultaneous flag hoisting ceremonies in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar on October 31, involving high-level government officials and religious leaders.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nashik-and-trimbakeshwar-prepare-for-singhst-mahakumbh-flag-hoisting

### 2026-09-02: Nashik Kumbh Mela hackathon deadline extended to September 15

The Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority extended its technology hackathon deadline to September 15 to allow startups more time to propose solutions for sanitation, security, and surveillance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nashik-kumbh-mela-hackathon-deadline-extended-to-september-15

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