Kumbh Mela 2026
2026 is a quieter, lead-up year — one completed Magh Mela, and the start of the next full Kumbh cycle at Nashik.
Already happened
Magh Mela 2026, Prayagraj
The annual gathering at the Sangam ran through January and February, ahead of the next full Kumbh.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2026 | Paush Purnima — beginning of Kalpavas |
| 18 Jan 2026 | Mauni Amavasya — main royal bathing day |
| 15 Feb 2026 | Maha Shivratri — last bathing day |
Coming up
Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Kumbh begins
The defining date of 2026 is the formal opening of the next full Kumbh cycle.
31 Oct 2026
Dhwajarohan — official commencement
The flag-hoisting ceremony that opens the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh. The main Amrit Snan days follow in 2027 — see Kumbh Mela 2027.
Kumbh Mela 2026 Date and Place
Exact dates and exact venues, in full detail.
Kumbh Mela 2027
The year the main Amrit Snan days actually fall.
Next Kumbh Mela
The quick-answer summary of what's coming next.
Completed Events
The full Magh Mela 2026 archive.