Kumbh Mela
The Kumbh Mela — the world's largest gathering of faith — explained, with officially announced bathing dates for Haridwar 2027, Nashik–Trimbakeshwar 2027 and Ujjain 2028.
Upcoming Kumbh bathing dates
| Date | Mela | Occasion |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 (Sat) | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh 2027 | Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) — the Simhastha begins |
| 14 Jan 2027 (Thu) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Makar Sankranti |
| 6 Feb 2027 (Sat) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Mauni Amavasya |
| 11 Feb 2027 (Thu) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Vasant Panchami |
| 20 Feb 2027 (Sat) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Magh Purnima |
| 6 Mar 2027 (Sat) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Maha Shivaratri Amrit Snan |
| 8 Mar 2027 (Mon) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Phalgun Amavasya Amrit Snan |
| 7 Apr 2027 (Wed) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Nav Samvatsar (Hindu New Year) |
| 14 Apr 2027 (Wed) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Mesh Sankranti (Baisakhi) Amrit Snan |
| 15 Apr 2027 (Thu) | Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 | Ram Navami |
| 2 Aug 2027 (Mon) | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh 2027 | Somvati Amavasya — first Amrit Snan Amrit Snan |
| 31 Aug 2027 (Tue) | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh 2027 | Amavasya — second Amrit Snan Amrit Snan |
| 11 Sep 2027 (Sat) | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh 2027 | Third Amrit Snan at Ramkund, Nashik Amrit Snan |
| 12 Sep 2027 (Sun) | Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh 2027 | Third Amrit Snan at Kushavarta, Trimbakeshwar Amrit Snan |
Only officially announced dates are listed, with sources on each mela's page. Ujjain 2028 dates will be added when announced.
Kumbh Mela guides
What Is the Kumbh Mela? History, Places, Types and the Amrit Snan
The Kumbh Mela is the world's largest religious gathering, held in turn at Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik–Trimbakeshwar and Ujjain. The story of the amrit kumbh, the 12-year cycle, Ardh and Maha Kumbh, akharas and the Amrit Snan.
Haridwar Ardh Kumbh 2027 — Dates, Amrit Snan Schedule and Travel Guide
The Haridwar Ardh Kumbh runs from 14 January to 20 April 2027 on the Ganga. All announced snan dates with weekdays — including three Amrit Snans on Maha Shivaratri, Phalgun Amavasya and Mesh Sankranti — and tips for pilgrims.
Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh 2027 — Amrit Snan Dates and Guide
The Simhastha Kumbh at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar begins with flag hoisting on 31 October 2026; the three Amrit Snans fall on 2 August, 31 August and 11–12 September 2027. Ramkund, Kushavarta and how to plan your visit.
Ujjain Simhastha 2028 — Dates, Mahakal and the Shipra
The Ujjain Simhastha (Kumbh) is planned for spring 2028 on the Shipra river near the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. What we know so far about the dates and how the mela works.
Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025 — The Largest Gathering in History
The Maha Kumbh at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj ran from 13 January to 26 February 2025; according to official figures, more than 660 million people bathed. Key facts and what comes next at Prayagraj.