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Preparing your Kumbh Mela guide
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Preparing your Kumbh Mela guide
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela spans across two years. Below is the complete schedule including the highly auspicious Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) days. Note the separation of bathing locations between Shaiva and Vaishnava Akhadas.
Official Verification: These dates align with the preliminary calendar published by theNashik Divisional Commissioner. The final Akhada procession sequence is subject to the local Mahant council.
| Date & Day | Auspicious Snan Occasion | Location | Muhurat & Ritual Significance | Crowd Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2027 (Monday) | First Amrit Snan (Shahi Snan) | Ramkund (Nashik) & Kushavarta Kund (Trimbakeshwar) | Initial royal procession of Shaiva and Vaishnava Akhadas. | Very High — Enter holding zones before 03:00 AM. |
| August 31, 2027 (Tuesday) | Second Amrit Snan (Peak Shahi Snan) | Ramkund & Kushavarta Kund | Main bathing day (Shravan Amavasya). | Extreme — Peak footfall expected across all ghats. |
| September 11–12, 2027 | Third & Final Amrit Snan | Sept 11: Ramkund | Sept 12: Trimbakeshwar | Concluding royal bath of the Simhastha Parva. | High — Ring road diversions in effect. |
If you are attending the Main Shahi Snan on September 08, 2027, expect unprecedented crowds. Ensure you book your tent city accommodation at least 6 months in advance. The Nashik district administration enforces strict traffic barricades starting 48 hours before this date.
— Verified by Local Nashik Administration Guidelines