Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 — Dates & Shahi Snan Schedule
Important: Exact tithi-based dates are set by the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela Committee and will be confirmed via an official Dhwajarohan (flag-hoisting) ceremony closer to the event. The dates below are informed estimates based on the Hindu lunar calendar and public reporting, not an official notification. Please verify with the official Maharashtra government/Kumbh Mela Committee sources before finalizing travel.
Estimated event window
The 2027 Simhastha at Nashik-Trimbakeshwar is expected to run from late July 2027 to early September 2027, roughly a six-week period, with the number of pilgrims and security arrangements peaking around the main Shahi Snan (royal bath) dates.
Estimated Shahi Snan (royal bath) dates
| Occasion | Estimated timing | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) | Late July 2027 | Marks the official, ceremonial start of the Kumbh period |
| Ashadh Somvati Amavasya Snan | Late July 2027 | First major bathing date of the festival |
| Shravan Amavasya Snan | Mid-August 2027 | Significant bathing day during the holy Shravan month |
| Main Shahi Snan (Parva Snan) | August 2027 | The principal royal bath, when akhadas (monastic orders) process to the ghats first |
| Rishi Panchami Snan | Late August 2027 | Bathing associated with reverence for the seven sages |
| Amrit Snan (final bath) | Early September 2027 | Closing ritual bath marking the end of the mela |
Why the dates aren't fixed yet
Kumbh Mela dates are set using a combination of the solar Hindu calendar (based on Jupiter's, the Sun's and Moon's positions) and the lunar tithi system, which shifts each year. Committees typically finalize and publish the exact calendar 12–18 months ahead, alongside sadhu akhada schedules and security/traffic plans. Bookmark this page — it will be updated as soon as an official calendar is released.
Planning to travel specifically for a Shahi Snan date? Expect the heaviest crowds, the tightest hotel availability, and the highest transport prices on and around each snan date. Many independent travelers prefer visiting a few days before or after a main snan date for a calmer, still-spiritual experience with far fewer crowds.