The sacred spot for Shahi Snan located in the heart of Panchvati.
The holy abode of Jyotirlinga and the origin of Godavari river.
The spiritual forest where Laxmana stayed and performed penance.
The temporary village set up for thousands of visiting saints and sadhus.
| 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 |
Key facts about the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026-27 — one of the world's largest spiritual gatherings.
11 Months
Oct 2026 – Sep 2027
The Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela spans nearly a full year of continuous spiritual events, ceremonies, and sacred bathing rituals on the banks of the holy Godavari river.
5 Crore+
Devotees Expected
Over 5 crore pilgrims from across India and the world are expected to attend the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027, making it one of the largest human gatherings on Earth.
Godavari
Holy Snan at Ram Kund
The Godavari river — known as the 'Ganga of the South' — flows through Nashik's Panchavati. Ram Kund is the most sacred bathing ghat for Amrit Snan during Kumbh Mela.
12 Years
Simhastha Tradition
The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela occurs once every 12 years when Jupiter (Brihaspati) enters the Leo (Simha) zodiac sign — hence called Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
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Book RitualNashik is located on the Mumbai-Agra National Highway (NH3). Frequent MSRTC (ST) and private luxury buses run from Mumbai, Pune, Shirdi, and Aurangabad.
Nashik Road (NK) is a major railway hub. Almost all express trains on the Central Railway line (Mumbai-Delhi/Kolkata) have a halt here.
The Nashik (Ozar) Airport has direct flight connectivity to cities like Delhi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad. Mumbai Airport is about 170km away.