Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 Snan Dates: Complete Bathing Schedule
Every bathing date at Nashik–Trimbakeshwar's 2027 Kumbh, split into what actually matters: the three principal Amrit Snan days, and the wider Parva Snan calendar around them.
Quick answer
Nashik's three principal Snan dates in 2027 are 2 August, 31 August, and 11–12 September. The last date splits across two days for the Vaishnava and Shaiva Akhadas separately.
Principal bathing days
The three Amrit Snan dates
| Date | Site | Akhadas bathing | Occasion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Aug 2027 | Ramkund, Nashik | All orders | Ashadh Somvati Amavasya |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Ramkund, Nashik | All orders | Shravan Amavasya |
| 11 Sep 2027 | Ramkund, Nashik | Vaishnava orders | Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Kushavarta Tirtha, Trimbakeshwar | Shaiva orders | Third Amrit Snan, second half |
The public is admitted to the ghats after the Akhada processions complete their bath each day — timing varies by site and by year.
The ceremonial order
Which Akhada bathes first
Precedence among the thirteen Akhadas is fixed by long-standing convention, not decided fresh each cycle. Shaiva orders — led by the Naga Sadhus of the Mahanirvani and Niranjani Akhadas — traditionally enter first, followed by the remaining Shaiva orders, then Vaishnava, then Udasin and Nirmal.
Within a single day
Best times to bathe
| Window | Crowd level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Before dawn | Akhada processions only | Public access to main ghats is restricted while Akhadas process. |
| Mid-morning | Heaviest | Peak crowd window once the public is admitted — avoid with children if possible. |
| Afternoon | Moderate | Crowds thin; monsoon heat and humidity become the bigger factor. |
For a fuller safety-focused guide, see Kumbh Mela Bathing Dates.
Frequently asked
Questions about Nashik's Snan dates
Three principal dates: 2 August, 31 August, and 11-12 September 2027, with the last split across two days for different Akhada groups.
No. Many pilgrims bathe the day before or after the principal date, within the same sacred window, with a fraction of the crowd.
Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar, not Ramkund in Nashik city — the two sites host different days of the third Amrit Snan.