Kumbh Mela Shahi Snan dates
Every upcoming Shahi Snan across the network, plus the historical dates from the last few cycles for reference.
Same event, older name
"Shahi Snan" and "Amrit Snan" refer to the exact same ceremonial bathing days — this page uses the older, still widely searched term. See Shahi Snan Explained for the naming history.
Upcoming
Every Shahi Snan currently on the calendar
| Date | City | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2027 | Haridwar | Mahashivratri — First Shahi Snan |
| 8 Mar 2027 | Haridwar | Somvati Amavasya — Second Shahi Snan |
| 14 Apr 2027 | Haridwar | Baisakhi — Third Shahi Snan |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar | Ashadh Somvati Amavasya — First Shahi Snan |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar | Shravan Amavasya — Second Shahi Snan |
| 11–12 Sep 2027 | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar | Third Shahi Snan — Vaishnava & Shaiva orders |
For reference
Recent Shahi Snan history
| Year | City | Key Shahi Snan dates |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Prayagraj | 14 Jan, 29 Jan, 3 Feb, 26 Feb |
| 2021 | Haridwar | 11 Mar, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 27 Apr |
| 2016 | Ujjain | 22 Apr (first), 21 May (final) |
| 2015 | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar | Aug–Sep 2015, across several designated dates |
Exact historical Shahi Snan counts vary by cycle — some editions designate three principal dates, others four or more, depending on how many major tithis fall within that year's window.
Ceremonial order
Who bathes first on a Shahi Snan day
The 13 Akhadas process into the water in a fixed order, Shaiva orders first, followed by Vaishnava, then Udasin and Nirmal — a sequence maintained across every cycle regardless of host city.
Full detail
See the complete bathing order
For the full list of all 13 Akhadas in their exact procession order, see our Amrit Snan Dates page.