6,233 tribal devotees from 650 villages set Guinness record with Godavari aarti

A total of 6,233 tribal devotees from 650 villages performed the Godavari aarti together in Nashik, setting a Guinness World Record in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu.6,233 tribal devotees perform Godavari aarti together, set Guinness record. (Photos: @rashtrapatibhvn/X)Nashik,Nov 1, 2026 12:47 ISTThousands of lamps lit up the banks of the Godavari in Maharashtra’s Nashik as 6,233 tribal devotees came together to perform the river’s aarti in a single, synchronised ceremony. Held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, the large-scale ritual earned Nashik a place in the Guinness World Records, adding another milestone to the city’s religious and cultural legacy.The ceremony was part of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela, which began on October 31 after the flag-hoisting ceremony. The Godavari aarti was among the key attractions of the celebrations, drawing participants from tribal communities across the region.The record was created when 6,233 devotees performed the aarti simultaneously, holding lit lamps and following the same ritual. The organisers received a registration certificate from Guinness World Records for the feat. The scale of the gathering was particularly significant, with tribal devotees from around 650 villages coming together at the Godavari temple for the ceremony. Their participation brought together communities from across the region in a collective expression of faith and cultural identity.Along the riverbank, thousands of hands moved in unison as devotees raised their lamps to offer prayers to the Godavari. The gathering showcased the traditions and spiritual practices of tribal communities, while turning the riverfront into the setting for a massive ceremonial display. See the post here:President Droupadi Murmu attended the sacred Maha Godavari Aarti in Nashik and prayed for the progress and well-being of all. https://t.co/QjFBlaVvnU— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 31, 2026The event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Maharashtra Governor, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar.The achievement is part of a series of record-setting events in Nashik, which reportedly secured two world records within a week. The mass aarti has added an international dimension to the build-up to the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, bringing together religious observance, tribal participation and a Guinness-recognised feat.For Nashik, the ceremony was not just a large gathering of devotees but also an occasion to bring the traditions of hundreds of tribal villages to the banks of the Godavari.- Ends