Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 Shahi Snan Dates & Complete Guide
What "Shahi Snan" actually means, why you'll also see "Amrit Snan" used for the exact same event, and every date on the 2027 calendar.
Terminology, clarified
Amrit Snan and Shahi Snan refer to the identical royal-bathing days. "Shahi" is a Persian-origin word for royal, in use since the Mughal era; "Amrit Snan" — literally "nectar bath" — is the Sanskrit-rooted term the Uttar Pradesh government formally adopted for the 2019 Prayagraj Kumbh, now standard across most official communication. Both terms remain in everyday and search use, and this page uses them interchangeably, as most sources currently do.
Nashik 2027
Every Shahi Snan date
| Date | Site | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2027 | Ramkund, Nashik | First Shahi Snan — Ashadh Somvati Amavasya |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Ramkund, Nashik | Second Shahi Snan — Shravan Amavasya |
| 11 Sep 2027 | Ramkund, Nashik | Third Shahi Snan — Vaishnava orders |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Kushavarta Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar | Third Shahi Snan — Shaiva orders |
A brief history
Where "Shahi Snan" comes from
The term entered common use during the Mughal era, when royal processions to these bathing days were formally recognised by the ruling administration of the time. It stuck, and remained the dominant name in media coverage for generations — which is why it's still the term many people search for, even after the government's own preferred usage shifted.
The ceremonial order
Who processes first
Shaiva orders — led by the Naga Sadhus of the Mahanirvani and Niranjani Akhadas — traditionally bathe first, followed by the remaining Shaiva orders, then Vaishnava, then Udasin and Nirmal. See the complete 13-Akhada procession order for full detail.
Frequently asked
Questions about Shahi Snan
It's not incorrect — it's the older of two names for the same event. "Amrit Snan" is the term used in current official government communication, but "Shahi Snan" remains in widespread everyday use.
Three principal dates, with the third split across two days for different Akhada groups — four bathing days in total.
Yes, after the Akhada processions complete their bath. Ghats near the main site are typically restricted to the public until the ceremonial order finishes.