Kumbh Mela 2026 Dates

The next Kumbh Mela, Nashik-Trimbakeshwar, will take place between 2026 and 2028, based on the Guru (Jupiter’s) transit in Simha Rashi.

Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh (Simhastha) occurs when Jupiter (Guru) enters Simha Rashi(Leo). The cycle occurs every 12 years, making it one of the most anticipated events in the state of Maharashtra.

The official dates of the 2026-28 Nashik-Kumbh will be finalised and announced by:

• Maharashtra Government
• Kumbh Mela Central Committee
• Nashik District Administration
• Astrological advisory council

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Timeline of Entire Kumbh Mela 2026-28

The timeline period of the entire Simhastha Kumbh Mela is scheduled between the years 2026 and 2028. The main Shahi Snans, Akhadas processions and rituals will be held during this timeline.

Provided below are the month-wise details of each activity that will be scheduled from October 2026 to July 2028.

1. October – 2026

• Akhada camps and tent cities officially begin to construct
• Development work of roads, vehicle parking areas, lighting and other like water supply systems, starts around major Kumbh zones

2. November – 2026

• For Akhadas, the final allocation of the camp zone is to be allocated
• To clean bathing ghats, such as Ramkund, Trimbakeshwar and Panchvati, a special drive has been started
  
• Drainage and sanitation systems will be upgraded near the Snan areas

3. December – 2026

• Almost 30-40% of the tent cities’ infrastructure is completed
• Temporary installation of the electricity lines will start

4. January – 2027

• Traffic management plan implemented
• Strict lights, CCTV sthapna
• Final stage of the preparation for Akhada Marg 
• Ghat’s entering, closing road developing

5. February – 2027

• Naga Sadhu’s diksha, the ceremony preparation, is about to begin
• Snan schedules allocated to all Akhadas
• The water facility and mobile toilet facilities become operational

6. March – 2027

• Pandal, Rest house and medical tent will start to be constructed
• Almost yatri’s camps are done
• Fire-safety & disaster management teams positioned

7. April – 2027

• PM-CM, level surveillance and monitoring
• Created dedicated zones for foreign travellers and media personnel
• Trial runs conducted for the major Shahi Snan

8. May – 2027

• Grand entry of participating Akhadas into the Kumbh Mela area
• Tight security arrangements, including police forces, traffic regulation teams, crowd control units and advanced surveillance monitoring

9. June – 2027

• Environment is now “Kumbhmay”
• All religious, administrative and service-related activities are expanding full scale
• Pilgrim footfall significantly increases

10. July – 2027

• All the pandals, ghats and major infrastructure work are about to be completed
• Security arrangements expanded by more than 50,000, including police, sevaks and disaster response teams
  
• Control rooms, surveillance networks and emergency response teams are fully activated

11. August – 2027 (Peak Time)

August 2027 is the peak month of the Kumbh Mela due to the official start of the Kumbh Mela

2 August 2027 – First Shahi (Amrit) Snan

• The first and most significant Shahi snan ceremony of the Kumbh
• Marks the official start of the Kumbh Mela
• Millions of devotees gather to witness the sacred procession and holy dip in the river
• Considered the biggest Shahi Snan of the Naga Sadhus

19 August 2027 – Shravan Purnima Snan

• Location: Trimbakeshwar
• One of the auspicious Purnima Snan dates during the Shravan month
• Expected heavy footfall of the pilgrims at Kushavarta Kund and near the Trimbakeshwar Temple area

31 August 2027 Second Shahi (Amrit) Snan

• The 2nd Shahi Snan day of Kumbh Mela, Nashik
• Observed on the sacred occasion of Shravan Amavasya
• Millions of devotees take the spiritual snan on this day
• As usual, grand processions of the Akhadas will occur

12. September – 2027

2 September 2027: Bhadrapad Amavasya Snan

• Considered the most Auspicious Snan
• Pilgrims take a holy dip on the Amavasya for spiritual blessings
• Large-scale crowd management and security arrangements implemented

11 September 2027: 3rd Shahi (Amrit Snan)

• Most important and believed to be highly auspicious bathing days during the Kumbh Mela in Nashik
  
• Praised on the divine Ekadashi of the Bhadrapada month
• Lots of pilgrims gather at Ramkund for a dip and spiritual rituals

12 September 2027: Shahi Snan at Trimbakeshwar

• Major Shahi Snan held at the town of Trimbakeshwar
• Naga Sadhus mostly participate in the Trimbakeshwar Shahi Snan
• Millions of devotees come to the Kushavarta Kund to take a holy dip

17 September 2027: Bhadrapad Purnima Snan

• Full-moon bathing occasion attracting thousands of devotees
• Extend medical, safety and sanitation services

13. October – 2027

• Auspicious Snan yog in both the locations: Ramkund and Panchvati
• Controlled entry and exit routes are executed at multiple ghats

14. November – 2027

• Maha Yagna-Ratri Diksha ceremonies conducted
• Sanskrutik Karyakram, including devotional music, traditional performances and religious discourses

15. December – 2027

• Continues the spiritual Tirthyatras across Ramkund, Trimbakeshwar and Panchvati
• Devotees can visit for holy dips and temple darshan even after major bathing dates

16. January – 2028

• More crowd footfall at Makarsankranti
• Additional bathing arrangement at major ghats
• Spiritual ceremonies and Sankrant-related ritual conducted

17. February – 2028

• The crowd will be expanded 
• Continue essential services, such as sanitation, water supply and more

18. March – 2028

• Purnima Snan – increase the footfall of the devotees
• Hanuman Jayanti fairs on Ramkund& Godavari ghat

19. April – 2028

• Chaitra Purnima – Antim Pramukh Snan
• Considered the last major and sacred bathing date of the Kumbh Mela cycle

20. May – 2028

• Akhadas will start to return
• Administration review and documentation of the Kumbh operations

21. June – 2028

• Administrative infrastructure will start to remove
• Restoration and cleaning of ghats and public areas

22. July – 2028

• 24 July 2028 – Guru enters Kanya Rashi
• Kumbh will be closed due to the guru’s exit from Sinha Rashi

Due to Jupiter(Guru) staying up to 21-22 months in the Simha rashi, this time the Kumbh Mela will last longer than usual. Because the Godavari River’s spiritual energy is believed to be strongest when the Guru is in Leo, the alignment purifies karmic load, enhances the benefits of a holy dip, which attracts millions of devotees.

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