Simhastha Kumbh 2026–28 at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar: key dates
When the Simhastha begins, the Amrit Snan dates, and where the main ceremonies take place in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.
Rudraksh World · 22 Oct 2026
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is held at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar when Jupiter (Guru) is in Leo (Simha), roughly once every twelve years. The coming Simhastha begins in October 2026.
Key dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | Flag hoisting at Ramkund, Nashik, with religious ceremonies at Kushavart Kund, Trimbakeshwar. The Simhastha begins |
| 29 July 2027 | Nagar Pradakshina, Nashik |
| 2 August 2027 | First Amrit Snan |
| 31 August 2027 | Second Amrit Snan |
| 11 September 2027 | Third Amrit Snan, Nashik |
| 12 September 2027 | Third Amrit Snan, Trimbakeshwar |
| 24 July 2028 | Flag lowering: the Simhastha ends |
Dates are as announced in official and press reports at the time of writing. Some reports give the third Amrit Snan at Trimbakeshwar as 11 September; check local announcements closer to the date.
Where the bathing takes place
In Nashik, the main bathing place is Ramkund on the Godavari at Panchavati. In Trimbakeshwar, it is Kushavart Kund, traditionally regarded as the place where the Godavari begins.
If you cannot travel
Many families who cannot make the journey keep water from these places for puja at home. We collect water from Ramkund, Kushavart Kund, Amrit Kund and Chakra Teerth, for devotional use.
