The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela schedule is based on the planetary positions of Sun and Jupiter. Below is the complete list of major events, their auspicious dates, and the specific locations where they take place.
| Date & Tithi | Event Name | Venue / Location | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2026 (Saturday) |
Sinhastha Dhwajarohan (Grand Opening) | Ram Kund, Panchavati, Nashik | 12:02 PM |
| July 24, 2027 (Ashadh Kr. Panchami) |
Sadhugram Dhwajarohan | Sadhugram, Nashik | Morning |
| July 29, 2027 (Ashadh Kr. Ekadashi) |
Nagar Pradakshina | Nashik City | Full Day |
| August 02, 2027 (Somvati Amavasya) |
First Amrit Snan (First Shahi Snan) | Ram Kund, Nashik | Early Morning |
| August 31, 2027 (Shravan Amavasya) |
Main Amrit Snan (Second Shahi Snan) | Ram Kund & Kushavarta Ghat | Early Morning |
| September 11, 2027 (Bhadrapad Sh. Ekadashi) |
Third Amrit Snan (Third Shahi Snan) | Ram Kund & Trimbakeshwar | Early Morning |
Every evening at 7:00 PM, a grand Aarti is performed at Ram Kund. It is a mesmerizing sight with hundreds of priests chanting and thousands of lamps lighting up the river.
Daily spiritual discourses by famous Kathakars and Saints. These are held in various 'Pandals' across Sadhu Gram from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Most Akharas run 24x7 community kitchens. Serving and eating here is considered a part of the spiritual journey during the Kumbh period.
The Peshwai is the formal arrival of the Akharas. This is a 5-6 km long parade where the Saints showcase their martial arts, traditional weapons, and spiritual symbols. It usually starts 2-3 days before each Shahi Snan.
For security and tradition, the Akharas follow a strict order for the holy bath. First are the Shaiva Akharas (Juna, Niranjani), followed by the Vaishnava (Ani) Akharas, and then the common public is allowed to enter the water.
