Kumbh Mela Nashik dates — quick reference
Every date on the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha calendar, current and historical, in one place.
Short answer
The current Nashik–Trimbakeshwar cycle opened on 31 October 2026 and its three principal Amrit Snan days fall on 2 August, 31 August, and 11–12 September 2027, concluding formally on 24 July 2028.
2026–27 cycle
The current Nashik calendar, start to finish
| Date | Milestone | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | Dhwajarohan | Official commencement |
| 2 Aug 2027 | First Amrit Snan | Ashadh Somvati Amavasya |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Second Amrit Snan | Shravan Amavasya |
| 11–12 Sep 2027 | Third Amrit Snan | Vaishnava & Shaiva orders, Kushavarta Tirtha |
| 24 Jul 2028 | Flag Lowering | Official conclusion |
For the full travel guide — accommodation, transport, safety and history — see the complete Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Guide.
Looking back
Nashik Kumbh dates through recent history
| Year | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jul–Sep 2015 | Most recent prior Purna Kumbh at Nashik–Trimbakeshwar |
| 2003 | Aug–Sep 2003 | Previous full cycle |
| 1991 | Aug–Sep 1991 | Earlier 20th-century edition |
Nashik's Kumbh consistently falls in the July–September monsoon window, unlike Prayagraj and Haridwar's typically winter-to-spring editions — a useful planning note if you're comparing cities.
Worth knowing
Why Nashik's dates always fall in monsoon season
Nashik's Kumbh is timed to Jupiter's transit through Leo, which astronomically recurs in the July–September window each 12-year cycle — a fixed pattern, not a scheduling choice.
The Godavari runs fuller
Monsoon-season timing means higher water levels at the ghats, part of the traditional significance of bathing during this specific window.
Pack accordingly
Rain protection and quick-dry clothing matter more here than at winter-timed host cities — see the full Nashik guide for a complete packing list.
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