Maharashtra Announces 18-Month Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar Starting October 2025:

Suspense crime, Digital Desk : The Maharashtra government has declared that the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar will start from October 31, 2025, to July 24, 2028. This will be for a continuous period of 18 months for the very first time in this region, allowing people from all over the world to take part in several sacred activities. Participation opportunities have been increased.

After meeting with thirteen Akharas and major religious figures, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the dates and reiterated the preparations for trouble-free devotional experiences. Cultivating roads, managing crowds, protecting the Godavari river, and building new infrastructures will be funded through a budget of ₹2,000 crore.

Important Dates for Key Rituals: Amrit Snan and Parva Snans

The entire Kumbh duration will involve 42 Parva Snans and 36 Amrit Snans in two different cities with three ceremonial bathing sessions in each.

Amrit Snan Dates – Nashik:

August 2, 2027

August 31, 2027

September 11, 2027

Amrit Snan Dates – Trimbakeshwar:

August 2, 2027

August 31, 2027

September 12, 2027

Additional Key Bathing and Festival Dates

In Nashik:

Rishipanchami Snan: September 9, 2027

Somvati Amavasya: December 27, 2027

Basant Panchami: February 1, 2028

Ganga Godavari Mahotsav: February 8, 2028

Ganga Dussehra: May 25 - June 2, 2028

In Trimbakeshwar:

Nagpanchami: August 6, 2027

Raksha Bandhan: August 17, 2027

Janmashtami: August 28, 2027

Vaikunth Chaturdashi: November 13, 2027

Gudhi Padwa: March 27, 2028

Ram Navmi: April 3, 2028

Akshay Tritiya: April 27, 2028

Ganga Jayanti: May 1, 2028

Spiritual Significance and Arrangements

The Kumbh Mela is revered to be on of the most auspicious occasions in Hinduism. Fadnavis ascertained that every ritual like Acharya Varanam, Amrit Snans, and other ceremonies will be observed as per Sanatan Dharma customs. This format was lengthened in order to intensify the immersion and experience the devotion, and so more pilgrims could visit over time.