Trimbakeshwar temple to remain closed on October 30-31 for Kumbh Mela flag hoisting ceremony

The closure will apply to devotees from noon on Friday until 6 pm on Saturday, with exceptions for local residents and authorised pass holders.

The Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik will remain closed on October 30-31 due to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 flag hoisting ceremony, officials said on Thursday.

.The Trimbakeshwar temple closed from 12 noon on October 30 till 6 pm on October 31 for all devotees. (Akash Bhatnagar/HT) (Representative Image)

The flag hoisting ceremony, in the presence of various dignitaries, will take place on Saturday at Kushavarta Tirth, they added.

In view of the safety of the dignitaries and crowd planning and control, it has been decided to keep Lord Trimbakeshwar temple closed from 12 noon on October 30 till 6 pm on October 31 for all devotees, barring residents of Trimbakeshwar town and those who have been given authorised 'darshan' passes, the official said.

Those violating the orders of the district administration in this regard will face action under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Maharashtra Police Act, an official release stated.