Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik, thousands take holy dip 14 July 2015 .
Trimbakeshwar/Nashik: Simhastha Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation of faith in the world, began today with the traditional ceremony of hoisting of flags and thousands of people taking a holy dip in Kushawart and Ramkund in Godavari river in the two towns.