Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027

Shahi Snan Dates & Ghats

The Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela unfolds across two sacred sites — Ramkund in Nashik for Vaishnava pilgrims, and Kushavarta Kund at Trimbakeshwar for Shaiva Akharas. The dates below are the currently published schedule; treat them as planning guidance and confirm closer to the date via official channels.

Quick Answer

The Second Shahi Snan on 31 August 2027 (Shravan Amavasya) is the main/Amrit bathing date — the most spiritually potent of the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027. Vaishnava pilgrims bathe at Ramkund, Panchavati; Shaiva Akharas bathe at Kushavarta Kund, Trimbakeshwar. The overall Kumbh period runs 31 October 2026 to 24 July 2028.

2 August 2027

First Shahi Snan

Shravan Shuddha — marks the formal opening of the principal bathing phase.

31 August 2027

Second Shahi Snan (Main / Amrit Snan)

Shravan Amavasya — regarded as the most spiritually potent bathing day of the Mela.

11 September 2027

Third Shahi Snan

Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi.

Why These Exact Dates

The three Shahi Snan dates aren't arbitrary calendar picks — each falls on a specific tithi (lunar day) identified by Panchang calculations as the point where the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter's position (which must be transiting Simha Rashi/Leo for a Simhastha Kumbh) align most favourably. The Second Shahi Snan, falling on Shravan Amavasya (a new-moon day), is considered the single most spiritually potent bathing window of the entire Mela, which is why it draws by far the largest crowds of the three.

The Two Sacred Ghats

Vaishnava pilgrims bathe at Ramkund; Shaiva Akharas bathe at Kushavarta Kund.

Ramkund, Nashik — Wikimedia Commons

Vaishnava

Ramkund

📍 Panchavati, Nashik

The most revered bathing ghat in Nashik, believed to be where Lord Rama himself bathed during his exile. Serves as the designated Shahi Snan spot for Vaishnavite sadhus, and is used year-round by pilgrims for holy dips and Shraddh rituals.

Photo: Michael T Balonek / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Shaiva

Kushavarta Kund

📍 Trimbakeshwar

The bathing site for Shaiva Akharas, located at the symbolic source of the Godavari river, right beside the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple — one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India.

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple shikhara — Photo: Debapriya Hore / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

General

Godavari Ghat & 40+ sacred points

📍 Along the Godavari, Nashik

Beyond Ramkund and Kushavarta Kund, the Godavari's banks through Nashik carry over 40 recognised sacred points where rituals, poojas, and smaller snans take place throughout the Mela period.

Full Kumbh Mela 2027–28 Schedule

Every significant date across the ~21-month Kumbh period, from the opening flag-hoisting to the closing ceremony — the three main Shahi Snan dates are highlighted.

Date	Event
31 October 2026	Official Commencement — Dhwajarohan (flag-hoisting ceremony) at Ramkund
2 August 2027	First Shahi Snan — Shravan Shuddha
31 August 2027	Second Shahi Snan (Main/Amrit Snan) — Shravan Amavasya
5 September 2027	Rishi Panchami
11 September 2027	Third Shahi Snan — Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi
15 September 2027	Bhadrapada Purnima
11 October 2027	Ashwin Shuddha Ekadashi
15 October 2027	Ashwin Purnima
10 November 2027	Kartik Shuddha Ekadashi
14 November 2027	Kartik Purnima
26 January 2028	Mauni Amavasya
1 February 2028	Vasant Panchami
27 February 2028	Maha Shivratri
24 July 2028	Official Conclusion — flag-lowering ceremony

Shahi Snan Checklist

What to actually bring on the day.

A change of dry clothes in a waterproof bag — ghats get crowded and wet clothes take time to dry.

A small waterproof pouch for phone, ID, and any cash you're carrying.

Flip-flops or sandals you don't mind getting wet — the ghat steps stay slippery.

A copy of your ID and this platform's SOS number, kept somewhere waterproof.

Light, breathable clothing for the wait beforehand — pre-dawn queues can run long.

A refillable water bottle — vendors are available, but queues near the ghat itself can be long.

Any items needed for personal rituals (Pind Daan, Tarpan) if you're planning one, or simply ask a local Purohit on arrival.

What Happens During a Shahi Snan

Pilgrims arrive at the ghats well before dawn, often by 3–4 AM, ahead of the crowds.

The Akhadas process first, in a fixed order of seniority — Shaiva and Vaishnava Akharas bathe separately.

Householder pilgrims (non-Akhada devotees) enter the water only after the Akhadas have completed their snan.

Flowers, milk, and diyas are commonly offered to the river during and after the bath.

Many pilgrims follow the snan with darshan at a nearby temple — Kalaram Mandir in Nashik, or the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga.

How to Participate Safely

Shahi Snan days draw crowds in the crores — plan to stay near your chosen ghat rather than commuting in on the day itself.

Follow police barricades and crowd-management routes rather than trying to shortcut through a closed area.

Carry minimal cash and valuables; keep a printed or offline copy of emergency contact numbers.

Agree on a family/group meeting point in advance in case phone networks get congested.

Save the national emergency helpline (112) and use this platform's SOS feature for immediate local help.

Sources

Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 — Official Government Portal National Disaster Management Authority — crowd safety guidelines Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 — Official Dates & Schedule Bathing Ghats in Nashik Kumbh Mela Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela — Complete Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the main Shahi Snan date for Nashik Kumbh 2027?

The Second Shahi Snan (also called the Main or Amrit Snan) falls on 31 August 2027, Shravan Amavasya — considered the most spiritually potent bathing day of the entire Mela and the one that draws by far the largest crowds.

Where do pilgrims bathe at the Nashik Kumbh?

Vaishnava pilgrims and sadhus bathe at Ramkund in Panchavati, Nashik; Shaiva Akharas bathe at Kushavarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar, beside the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga. There are also 40+ other recognised sacred bathing points along the Godavari.

Can regular pilgrims bathe on the same day as the Akharas?

Yes, but not at the same time — Akharas process and bathe first, in a fixed order of seniority, and householder pilgrims enter the water only after every Akhara has completed its Shahi Snan.

Is it safe to attend the Shahi Snan with young children or elderly family members?

It can be, with planning — stay near your chosen ghat rather than commuting in on the day itself, agree on a family meeting point in advance in case of crowding, and consider the quieter Brahma Muhurta window (4-6 AM) on non-Shahi-Snan days if the main dates feel too crowded for your group.

What should I bring for a Shahi Snan bath?

A change of dry clothes in a waterproof bag, sandals you don't mind getting wet, a waterproof pouch for phone/ID/cash, and a copy of emergency contact numbers. See the full checklist on this page for more.

What happens after the bath?

Many pilgrims follow their snan with darshan at a nearby temple — commonly Kalaram Mandir in Nashik or the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga — and flowers, milk, or diyas are traditionally offered to the river during or after the bath.

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