Dhwajarohan: Flag Hoisting
Sat, 31 October 2026, 12:02 PM · Ramkund (Panchavati, Nashik) and Kushavarta (Trimbakeshwar)
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Nashik Kumbh 2027 Countdown
How long until the Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar? The first countdown is to the Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) on 31 October 2026 at 12:02 PM. Below it, each Amrit Snan of 2027 and the close of the Simhastha.
First Amrit Snan (traditionally called Shahi Snan)
Mon, 2 August 2027 · Ramkund (Nashik) and Kushavarta (Trimbakeshwar)
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Second Amrit Snan (Mahakumbh Snan)
Tue, 31 August 2027 · Ramkund (Nashik) and Kushavarta (Trimbakeshwar)
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Third Amrit Snan: Nashik
Sat, 11 September 2027 · Ramkund, Nashik
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Third Amrit Snan: Trimbakeshwar
Sun, 12 September 2027 · Kushavarta, Trimbakeshwar
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Simhastha Samapti (Close): Trimbakeshwar
Mon, 24 July 2028 · Trimbakeshwar
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Simhastha Samapti (Close): Nashik
Sat, 29 July 2028 · Nashik
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These dates come from the same official schedule as our dates page. For the full schedule, parva days, tithis and sources, see Amrit Snan and Kumbh dates 2027. Make a shareable reminder card. Dates last checked: 6 October 2026
Planning checklist
Built only from facts already published on this site. Amrit Snan hours have not been officially announced.
- Know the dates: flag hoisting 31 October 2026, then the Amrit Snans of 2027. Use the full dates page for parva days and sources. Open the dates page
- Check what is open now: Ramkund access is restricted in phases and Kushavarta in Trimbakeshwar is closed for renovation until about 31 October. Open the status board
- Plan around the pre-flag-hoisting events: 17 October (gram sabha, Trimbakeshwar), 20 October ('Har Ghar Kumbh Dhwaj') and 25 October ('Shankhnaad'). Timings are not announced.
- Remember there are two bathing sites: Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta in Trimbakeshwar. The third Amrit Snan is on 11 September in Nashik and 12 September in Trimbakeshwar. Ghats and bathing sites
- Sort out travel and stay early for the big dates, using the guides for reaching Nashik and where to stay. How to reach Nashik
- Save the emergency numbers: 112 (emergency) and 108 (ambulance). Emergency contacts
Questions about the countdown
How many days are left for the Nashik Kumbh Mela?
The counter at the top of this page shows the live time left. The Simhastha formally begins with the Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) on 31 October 2026 at 12:02 PM, and the first Amrit Snan is on 2 August 2027.
What time is the flag hoisting on 31 October 2026?
12:02 PM. Flags go up at the same moment at Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta in Trimbakeshwar, according to the NTKMA Kumbh Mela Plan.
Have the Amrit Snan timings been announced?
No. Only the dates are official. The countdown for each Amrit Snan therefore runs to the start of that day (IST). We will update when timings are published.
Can I add the Kumbh dates to my phone calendar?
Yes. Every date has a .ics download (works with Apple, Google and Outlook calendars) and a Google Calendar link.