Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Historic Maha Goda Aarti in Nashik
A big and special event called the Maha Goda Aarti happened in Nashik.
For the first time, 1,111 women together performed a special prayer by the Godavari River.
Millions of lamps lit up the area, and many people came to watch.
Important guests like Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat were there.
They also gave awards to special people.
The police made sure everything was safe.
Some loudspeakers caused a little trouble, but the police fixed it.
This event was important for the culture and cleanliness of the river.
1,111 women performed the Maha Goda Aarti at Goda Ghat, Nashik, illuminating the Godavari River with millions of lamps.
The event was organized by the Ramtirth Godavari Seva Samiti and attended by thousands of Nashik residents.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was the chief guest, and awards were presented to Padma Shri Subhash Sharma and Vedamurti Pandit Rajeshwar Shastri Bhalchandra Shastri Joshi.
Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik ensured strict security arrangements, including managing a disruption caused by loudspeakers.
The event aimed to promote cultural awakening and the cleanliness of the Godavari River.
- Who
- 1,111 women, thousands of Nashik residents, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Shantakumari, Vijaya Rahatkar, Padma Shri Subhash Sharma, Vedamurti Pandit Rajeshwar Shastri Bhalchandra Shastri Joshi, Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik
- What
- Maha Goda Aarti, awards presentation, cultural event
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Goda Ghat, Nashik
- Why
- To celebrate culture, promote cleanliness of the Godavari River, and honor dignitaries
- Event
- Maha Goda Aarti
- Location
- Goda Ghat, Nashik
- Participants
- 1,111 women, thousands of Nashik residents
- Organizer
- Ramtirth Godavari Seva Samiti
- Chief Guest
- Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
- Guests of Honour
- Shantakumari, Vijaya Rahatkar
- Awards Presented
- Ramtirth Goda Rashtrajeevan Award, Ramtirth Goda Prachyavidya Prakash National Award
- Security
- Police Commissioner Sandeep Karnik
