Nashik Kumbh 2027 Shahi Snan Dates
Amrit Snan (Shahi Snan) schedule for Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
Shahi Snan (Amrit Snan) dates at a glance
- First Amrit Snan (traditionally called Shahi Snan) · Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
- Second Amrit Snan (Mahakumbhasnan) · Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
- Third Amrit Snan: Nashik · Ram Kund, Nashik
- Third Amrit Snan: Trimbakeshwar · Kushavarta, Trimbakeshwar
Shahi Snan is now officially called Amrit Snan. It is the same royal bath.
Why These Dates Are Sacred
Kumbh Mela dates are not chosen arbitrarily - they are determined by rare celestial alignments of Jupiter (Guru/Brihaspati) and the Sun that occur once every twelve years. When Jupiter enters the zodiac sign of Leo (Simha Rashi), the waters of the Godavari are believed to transform into amrit (divine nectar). Bathing during these precise planetary conjunctions is said to wash away lifetimes of karma, grant spiritual liberation (moksha), and bring the blessings of the divine upon pilgrims who take the sacred dip.
The most auspicious moments are the Shahi Snan (Royal Baths), when the ancient Akhada processions lead millions of devotees to the ghats. Parva Snan dates coincide with major Hindu festivals, amplifying their spiritual potency.
Shahi Snan & Parva Snan Schedule
Mark your calendar for these once-in-twelve-years sacred bathing dates at the holy Godavari in Nashik.
October 31, 2026
Dhwajarohan: Flag Hoisting
Trimbakeshwar, Ram Kund and Panchavati
The Simhastha formally begins. Flags are raised at Trimbakeshwar, Ram Kund and Panchavati, the invitation to the akhadas and to every pilgrim. Everything that follows is counted from this morning.
July 29, 2027
Nagar Pradakshina
Nashik
The ceremonial circumambulation of the city, four days before the first Amrit Snan. The akhadas move through Nashik in procession and the town gives itself over to the mela.
August 2, 2027
First Amrit Snan
Shravan Amavasya
The first royal bath, and the busiest morning of the mela. The akhadas go down to the water first, in an order agreed centuries ago; the public follows. It begins well before dawn.
August 31, 2027
Second Amrit Snan
Shravan Amavasya
The main royal bath, and the one most often described as the heart of the Simhastha. Expect the heaviest crowds of the entire twenty-one months on the ghats this morning.
September 11, 2027
Third Amrit Snan: Nashik
Ram Kund, Godavari
The concluding royal bath at Ram Kund, where the Vaishnav akhadas bathe. Trimbakeshwar takes its own the following day, the two have been kept a day apart for generations to keep the peace.
September 12, 2027
Third Amrit Snan: Trimbakeshwar
Kushavarta Kund
The Shaivite akhadas take the final bath at Kushavarta, the tank the Godavari is formally received into. This closes the main bathing season of the Simhastha.
July 24, 2028
Conclusion of the Simhastha
Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
The formal close, twenty-one months after the flags went up. Sadhugram is lifted, and the ground it stood on goes back to being a floodplain until the next Simhastha.
Good to Know
Best Times to Visit
The most spiritually potent time for bathing is the Brahma Muhurta - approximately 90 minutes before sunrise. For Shahi Snan days, Akhada processions begin at dawn; arriving by 4:00 AM ensures you witness the full spectacle. If you prefer smaller crowds, the Parva Snan dates and late afternoons offer a more contemplative experience.
What Happens During Shahi Snan
The Royal Bath begins with a magnificent procession of Naga Sadhus, Mahamandaleshwars atop decorated elephants and silver chariots, marching bands, and flower-showering devotees. The Akhadas enter the river in a pre-determined order, followed by millions of common pilgrims.
Safety & Crowd Management
During peak Shahi Snan days, crowd density is extremely high. Follow designated routes marked by the administration, stay with your group, and keep children close. Helpdesks and medical booths are set up at every major ghat. Stay hydrated, wear comfortable footwear, and keep your mobile phone charged.
Common questions about the dates
When is the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027?
It starts with flag hoisting (Dhwajarohan) on 31 October 2026 and ends on 24 July 2028. The main bathing days, the Amrit Snans, are in August and September 2027.
What are the Shahi Snan dates for Nashik Kumbh 2027?
First: 2 August 2027. Second: 31 August 2027. Third: 11 September 2027 at Nashik and 12 September 2027 at Trimbakeshwar.
Is Shahi Snan the same as Amrit Snan?
Yes. The Maharashtra government now calls the Shahi Snan the Amrit Snan, the same name used at Prayagraj in 2025. The dates and the ritual are the same.
Is there a Shahi Snan in 2026?
No. In 2026 there is only the opening flag hoisting on 31 October 2026. All Amrit Snans are in 2027.
Where does the Amrit Snan happen?
At Ram Kund on the Godavari in Nashik, where the Vaishnav akhadas bathe, and at Kushavarta in Trimbakeshwar, where the Shaiva akhadas bathe.
What time does the Amrit Snan start?
Official timings are not published yet. The akhadas bathe first, well before dawn, and the public follows after them. We will add the times here once the authority announces them.
When was the last Kumbh Mela in Nashik?
In 2015. The Simhastha comes to Nashik and Trimbakeshwar once every twelve years, so 2027 is the next one.
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