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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MPSEDC gets over 100 applications to enhance tech solutions for Simhastha
Indore: Madhya Pradesh State Electronics Development Corporation (MPSEDC) has received over 100 applications so far from startups and tech firms from across the country, suggesting cutting-edge technology to tackle logistical, safety, health, and experiential challenges during Simhastha in Ujjain in 2028. In a bid to develop tailored AI and digital solutions, MPSEDC has invited suggestions for four key areas: Smart Mobility & Access, Safety, Security & Surveillance, Health & Sanitation, and Digital Experience & Sustainability. As part of this initiative, National Tech Hackathon will be conducted in three rounds from July to August, inviting contributions from startups, corporations, and academic institutions. "The Simhastha mela is a significant event, and we envision leveraging technology to enhance the experience for millions of visitors. We are keen on innovative solutions that will improve movement management, access to facilities, and overall safety during the event. The participation of tech firms and startups is vital in creating a sustainable and efficient environment for attendees," additional chief secretary (department of science and technology) Sanjay Dubey said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Consigue audifonos de alta calidad sin gastar ni un solo centavo Top Audifonos Undo Among applications received, tech firms proposed a range of pioneering solutions. Suggestions include movement planning for 'Shahi Snan' days, efficient public transport systems, and intelligent traffic monitoring. Suggestions also included AI-driven solutions for surveillance and crowd control, including predictive algorithms to monitor crowd flow based on real-time data. "We are looking for creative technologies that can revolutionise how we manage crowds, ensuring public safety and enhancing visitor experience. This hackathon is not just about solving immediate problems; it's about setting a benchmark for future events," Dubey said. The registration window for the Hackathon opened from June 26. The department has also invited solutions focused on medical aid, hygiene, clean water, food, waste management, and others.
News18
24-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Rs 3,700 Crore, 8 New Roads & Amrit Snan: Maharashtra Begins Preparations For Nashik Kumbh Mela
The upcoming Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will witness a significant traditional change, as the age-old practice of 'Shahi Snan' will be replaced with 'Amrit Snan' The preparations for the 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela have begun. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently said that Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the requirement of eight new roads, including the Ring Road and the road to Trimbakeshwar. THE NEW ROADS Fadnavis said, 'I had written to the Prime Minister for the preparation of the national highway network for the Mahakumbh in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar 2027. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari held a meeting regarding this in Nagpur. We demanded eight-nine new roads, which were approved today including Ring Road and road to Trimbakeshwar. He has also approved the repairing and widening all six roads leading to Nashik." Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan said that Rs 3,700 crore had been approved for infrastructure development ahead of the Nashik Kumbh Mela. Mahajan said, 'We held a meeting for the Kumbh Mela preparations with the Gadkari and Fadnavis. We are expecting a three-four-fold rise in the footfall compared to 12 years ago…We need to plan big. We have to expand the national highways. Around Rs 3,700 crore will be spent on this, and in two-threemonths, the work will also start and the road leading to Nashik and Trimbakeshwar will be widened." 'The Kumbh Mela is held at four locations across the country Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik and it takes place based on where the drops of Amrit fell. The term Shahi Snan was introduced during the Mughal era. Therefore, this tradition is now being changed, and the Shahi Snan will henceforth be referred to as Amrit Snan. This decision was taken after discussions during a meeting between all 13 Akharas and the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nashik," Mahant Bhakti Charan Das, spokesperson of All India Vaishnav Akhara. With ANI Inputs First Published: June 24, 2025, 19:40 IST
India Gazette
01-06-2025
- General
- India Gazette
In a spiritual shift, Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 to replace 'Shahi Snan' with 'Amrit Snan'
Nashik (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): The upcoming Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will witness a significant traditional change, as the age-old practice of 'Shahi Snan' or royal bath will be replaced with 'Amrit Snan' for the first time. This decision was taken during a meeting of the Akhara Parishad and the Kumbh Mela organisers with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nashik on Sunday. 'The Kumbh Mela is held at four locations across the country Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik and it takes place based on where the drops of Amrit fell. The term Shahi Snan was introduced during the Mughal era. Therefore, this tradition is now being changed, and the Shahi Snan will henceforth be referred to as Amrit Snan. This decision was taken after discussions during a meeting between all 13 Akharas and the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Nashik,' Mahant Bhakti Charan Das, spokesperson of All India Vaishnav Akhara told ANI. The move aims to infuse the event with a deeper spiritual and religious essence, steering it away from the display of grandiosity and power. Saints from various Akharas have stressed that the bathing ritual should symbolize spiritual discipline rather than royal pageantry. 'Referring to the sacred bath as 'Amrit Snan' aligns more closely with the true purpose of the event,' said Mahant Bhakti Charan Das. According to Hindu beliefs, bathing during the Kumbh Mela cleanses one of all sins. The name 'Amrit Snan' draws from the mythological tale of the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), where drops of divine nectar--Amrit--were believed to have fallen at the Kumbh sites, including Nashik. The Akharas view 'Amrit Snan' as a return to the festival's spiritual roots, ensuring the focus remains on devotion, penance, and salvation rather than spectacle. Earlier today, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said preparations have been underway following discussions with chiefs of various Akharas ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 in Nashik. 'A meeting was organised in relation to the Kumbh Mela of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, in which the 13 major Akharas were also present. We discussed the event in the presence of all the Mahants, saints, priests... This time the fair is going to be long, so people will get to see many important 'Amrit Snan' dates and holy festivals...,' CM Fadnavis told reporters here. He also said that the government has come up with a plan to ensure the cleanliness of the Godavari River.'A plan has also been prepared to ensure that our Godavari Maa flows clean and uninterrupted... Works worth Rs 2,000 crores are in the pipeline. Overall, preparations have been made here so that a divine and grand fair is held,' CM Fadnavis said. The Nashik Kumbh, one of the largest religious gatherings in India, is held once every 12 years, where devotees come to take a holy bath on the banks of the Godavari River. The Maharashtra government is focused on ensuring smooth arrangements, including sanitation, security, and infrastructure development. Key decisions are expected to be finalized in the coming months. (ANI)
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela to begin on October 31, 2026
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday held a meeting with the chiefs 13 main akhadas (monastic orders) and representatives of the Purohit Sangh to discuss the preparations for the upcoming Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela to begin on October 31, 2026, with a traditional flag hoisting at Trimbakeshwar and Ramkund in Nashik. On July 29, 2027, 'Nagar Pradakshina' (a procession carrying the idol around the city in a clockwise direction) will be held at Nashik. The first 'Amrut Snan' (ritual dip) in the Godavari river will happen on August 2, 2027, the second one will take place on August 31, 2027, the third in Nashik on September 11, 2027, and fourth one on September 12, 2027, at Trimbakeshwar. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela held once in 12 years, will wind up on July 24, 2028. Speaking to journalists after the meeting with the priests and temple heads in Nashik, Mr. Fadnavis said that this will the world's biggest event and the arrangements will amaze everyone around the world. 'We have issued tenders of works costing ₹ 4,000 crore and another tender for work costing ₹ 2,000 crore will also be issued soon. A development plan of ₹681 crores for Choundi, the birthplace of Ahilyadevi Holkar is also announced today. We are in the process of preserving the ghats constructed by her,' the CM said. Speaking about the meeting, the CM said, 'Today we discussed on the progress of the ongoing work on the sewage treatment plant, cleaning of Godavari river and land acquisition for 'Sadhugram'. To make sure there is no stampede-like-situation, we have announced the 'Amrut Snan' dated already and kepts the program running on a long stretch so that no devotee has to rush for special holy bath. We are working in advance to make sure every experience at Simhastha Kumbh Mela becomes a memorable one with safety of people and keeping the environment sacred and pute for every person who attends it.' The State government has also accepted suggestions from Mahant Rajendradas Maharaj during the meeting that 'Shahi Snan' should be called 'Amrut Snan' like it was done in the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh. 'With the kind of preparations, we are making to turn into a magnificent and memorable event, the world will be left awestruck looking at our ancient culture. We are working as per the feedback of the akharas, sadhus and mahants to provide the best possible amenities. Unlike 2015 Kumbh when there was little time to prepare, this time we have ample time on our hands to do a thorough preparation. Our priority is also to maintain the purity of Godavari river and for that we have planned for an uninterrupted river flow that will ensure clean water during and after the event,' the CM added. On quality infrastructure, the CM said a concrete road network is under progress across Nashik and Trimbakeshwar with crowd management plans at places like Kushavarta in Trimbakeshwar. Nashik will host a total of 44 auspicious bathing events, and Trimbakeshwar will host 53, including auspicious holy baths on Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya, Vaidhriti, and Vyatipata yogas.
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
CM Fadnavis chairs 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela prep meet, assures smooth arrangements
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Nashik on Sunday to chair a key preparatory meeting for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, slated to be held in 2027 and ensured that the grand event will be held smoothly. The meeting was attended by seers from 13 prominent akharas along with representatives from various government agencies involved in planning the mega spiritual gathering. Addressing reporters after the meeting, Fadnavis said: "A meeting was organised regarding the Kumbh Mela, in which the 13 prominent Akharas were present. Saints, sadhus, and mahants all participated. We held discussions regarding the arrangements for the event." He said that important aspects like event scheduling, infrastructure planning, crowd management, and the issue of pollution in the Godavari River were discussed in depth. "The dates for the important events were also fixed, and the announcements regarding the same will soon be made…How to manage the crowd of pilgrims will also be seen. Godavari pollution was also discussed," he added. Fadnavis further noted that every effort would be made to ensure that the 2027 Kumbh Mela is organised smoothly with a focus on cleanliness, convenience, and coordination among departments. Mahant Rajendra Das Ji Maharaj of Abha Nirvani Akhara, also known as the Nirvani Akhara, stated that the date for the Amrit Snan would be declared soon. Raising a significant cultural point, he echoed the demand of several seers to replace the term Shahi Snan with Amrit Snan. Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad national spokesperson, Bhakti Charan Das Maharaj, said: "The recent decision follows the precedent set during the previous Kumbh Mela held in Prayagraj, where the term 'Shahi Snan' was replaced with 'Amrit Snan' after extensive discussions among scholars and saints." "The word 'Shahi' is believed to have Mughal-era origins, and many experts agreed it was inappropriate in a spiritual context. The new term reflects Indian spiritual values more accurately," he said. In the meeting, the seers also pressed for land reservations specific to the Nashik Kumbh Mela, stronger enforcement against pollution of the sacred Godavari, and the creation of a dedicated Kumbh Mela authority to ensure better amenities for saints and devotees. Addressing reporters, Nirmohi Akhara's Rajendra Das Maharaj said, "We pray to the sacred Godavari River that this Kumbh Mela becomes grand and divine. The arrangements of Amrit Snan and other requirements were discussed with the Chief Minister." The 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik is expected to witness participation from millions of pilgrims and saints, like as seen in the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh this year.
