Kumbh Mela is celebrated at Trimbakeshwar in Nashik which is in Maharashtra. Trimbakeshwar is a holy town of Nasik as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Triyambakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple is situated there. Kumbh Mela in Nasik is celebrated once in every twelve years and is known as Sinhasta.
According to mythological stories and verses of epics the drops of Amrita or nectar fell at the Godavari River in Nasik when Lord Vishnu flew from earth to heaven after Samudra Manthan. That is the reason why the place is considered sacred and is of great importance amongst Hindus. In the lunar month of Magh when Sun and Jupiter are in Leo (Singh Rashi) zodiac sign Kumbh Mela is held at Trimbakeshwar in Nasik. The fair is celebrated with full passion and keenness in Nasik as one can evidence and about millions of pilgrims come here to wash away their sins in the holy river, Godavari. The two bathing ghats, Ramkund and Kushavarta holy reservoirs appreciate faith and belief of thousands of sadhus, holy men and millions of pilgrims as they take dips in holy River Godavari on the specific date and at specific time. As the administration is aware of the dates they start arranging accommodation facilities for the pilgrims who comes from all walks of life. The panorama of this festive season is worth watching.
As Kumbh Mela is celebrated in every twelve years in Nasik; last time it was celebrated in 2003, which resulted into an incredible festive season for the people of Maharashtra in particular and people of India in general. People get away from their routine schedules and experienced spiritual ecstasy during Kumbh days. In 2027, Nasik will again get an opportunity to host guests from every spot of the country and from all walks of life as Kumbh Mela will be held in Nasik from July 14 to .
Important Date | Date | Day |
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The flag hoisting of the main ceremony | 14 Jul 2027 | Wednesday |
Karka Sankranti | 17 Jul 2027 | Saturday |
Guru Purnima (Ashadha Purnima) | 18 Jul 2027 | Sunday |
Sankashti Chaturthi | 22 Jul 2027 | Thursday |
Kamika Ekadashi | 29 Jul 2027 | Thursday |
Masik Shivratri (Pradosh Vrat) | 31 Jul 2027 | Saturday |
Shravan Amavasya | 02 Aug 2027 | Monday |
Hariyali Teej | 04 Aug 2027 | Wednesday |
Nag Panchami | 06 Aug 2027 | Friday |
Shravan Putrada Ekadashi | 12 Aug 2027 | Thursday |
Flag Hoisting of Akhara at Sadhu Gram | 14 Aug 2027 | Saturday |
Shravan Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) | 17 Aug 2027 | Tuesday |
Sankashti Chaturthi (Kajari Teej) | 20 Aug 2027 | Friday |
Janmashtami | 25 Aug 2027 | Wednesday |
Shravan Shudha Pratham (First Snan) | 26 Aug 2027 | Thursday |
Aja Ekadashi | 28 Aug 2027 | Saturday |
Shravan Sudha Purnima (First Amrit Snan) at Ram Kund | 29 Aug 2027 | Sunday |
Bhadrapada Amavasya | 31 Aug 2027 | Tuesday |
Hartalika Teej | 03 Sep 2027 | Friday |
Ganesh Chaturthi | 04 Sep 2027 | Saturday |
Paribartani Ekadashi | 11 Sep 2027 | Saturday |
Bhadrapad Krishna Amavasya Dwitiya (Second Amrit Snan) | 13 Sep 2027 | Monday |
Anant Chaturdashi | 14 Sep 2027 | Tuesday |
Bhadrapad Rushipanchami Dwitiya (Third Amrit Snan) | 18 Sep 2027 | Saturday |
Sankashti Chaturthi | 19 Sep 2027 | Sunday |
Bhadrapad Shukla Vaman Dwadashi Tritiya (Main Bathing Day) | 25 Sep 2027 | Saturday |