India, Nov. 1 -- A grand Godavari Maha Aarti in Nashik drew attention on Saturday, October 31, as thousands gathered along the riverbanks for an attempt to enter the Guinness World Records. The ceremony was organised as part of the opening celebrations of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela, bringing together tribal communities from across the district.

Held around the Ramkund and Godaghat areas, the event saw around 6,500 participants from 650 tribal villages take part in the ritual. According to a report by Asianet News Marathi, preparations had been underway for nearly three months, with participants receiving training to perform the aarti in coordination.

Thousands of lamps illuminated the riverbanks as the ceremony unfold...