Nashik is preparing for the 2027 Simhastha Kumbh Mela with a cleanliness drive set to begin on January 3, 2026, in Trimbakeshwar city. Kumbh Mela Development Authority Commissioner Shekhar Singh urged citizens and institutions to participate in making the event clean, green, and environmentally friendly. The campaign will involve government departments and voluntary organizations, focusing on key areas like Sangam Ghat and Gautam Talav.