Bhakticha Maha Kumbhभक्तीचा
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An ABP Majha initiative bringing you closer to the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela through the latest updates, stories and experiences from this sacred gathering.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela begins with the flag hoisting
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Two bulletins every day from 26 October, bringing the faith, rituals and preparations of the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela to your screen.
Daily from Monday, 26 October 2026 · only on ABP Majha
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Speakers
Mahant Sudhir Das PujariPriest, Kalaram Temple, Nashik
Aniket Shastri DeshpandeAkhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, Dharmacharya Prakosth
Tushar BhosaleAdhyaksh, BJP Adhyatmik Aaghadi
Shankarananda SaraswatiMahant, Anand Akhada
Shekhar SinghCommissioner, Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority
Sandeep KarnikCommissioner of Police, Nashik City
Girish MahajanMinister of Water Resources, Maharashtra
Manisha KhatriMunicipal Commissioner, Nashik Municipal Corporation
Harsha RichhariyaInfluencer and former anchor
Monalisa BhosaleGarland seller from Indore, known from Prayagraj 2025
Abhey Singh (IIT Baba)Former aerospace engineer turned ascetic
Mahant Rajgiri Naga BabaKnown as Rudraksha Baba and Ambassador Baba
Pandit Atulshastri Bhagare GurujiAstrologer and Vedic scholarSessions
The Scale of Simhastha
Explore the scale, history and spiritual significance of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, from Nashik–Trimbakeshwar to Prayagraj.
Reported participation during the 2015 Simhastha
14 July – 25 September 2015
Nashik & Trimbakeshwar
The Simhastha returns every 12 years
Estimated across the 45-day event
13 January – 26 February 2025
Mauni Amavasya, 29 January 2025
Post-event survey estimates
Source: Government of Maharashtra; published reports on the 2015 Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh.
Source: Press Information Bureau; Maha Kumbh Spiritual Survey 2025, Government of Uttar Pradesh / Invest UP.
From the first flag to the last snan
Key dates of the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela as announced by the Government of Maharashtra.
- 2026
- 31Oct
Dhwajarohan · Flag hoisting
Saturday, 12:02 PM. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela opens with the flag hoisted at the same time at Ramkund, Nashik and Kushavarta Kund, Trimbakeshwar.
- 2027
- 29Jul
Nagar Pradakshina
The ceremonial circuit of Nashik city.
- 02Aug
First Amrit Snan
Monday, Somvati Amavasya. At Ramkund and Kushavarta Kund.
- 31Aug
Second Amrit Snan · main Shahi Snan
Tuesday, Shravan Amavasya. At Ramkund and Kushavarta Kund, and expected to be the most crowded day.
- 11Sep
Third Amrit Snan · Ramkund, Nashik
Saturday. The Vaishnava Akhadas take the final royal bath.
- 12Sep
Third Amrit Snan · Kushavarta, Trimbakeshwar
Sunday. The Shaiva Akhadas, led by the Naga Sadhus, take the final royal bath.
- 2028
- 24Jul
Flag lowered
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela formally closes at Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.
Watch Bhakticha Maha Kumbh
- Private vehicles stop at outer parking zones about 15 km out. Free shuttle buses carry pilgrims onwards.
- Arrive early and expect long waits in holding areas before you reach the ghat.
- Public bathing usually opens after the Akhadas finish their royal bath.
Stories from Simhastha
Explore the latest stories, updates and insights related to the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
राजकारण
Eknath Shinde Nashik: 'आम्ही कितीही राजकारणी असलो तरी राजसत्तेपेक्षा धर्मसत्ता महत्वाची; राष्ट्राच्या रक्षणासाठी धर्म अन् संस्कृतीचा पाया मजबूत हवा' : एकनाथ शिंदे
Eknath Shinde:आम्ही कितीही राजकारणी असलो तरी राजसत्ता पेक्षा धर्मसत्ता महत्वाची असल्याचे सांगत उपमुख्यमंत्री एकनाथ शिंदे यांनी त्र्यंबकेश्वर येथे आयोजित आनंद कुंभ संत संमेलनात उपस्थितांशी संवाद साधला.
Sandip jejurkar
भविष्य
Kumbh Mela 2026: नाशिक-त्र्यंबकेश्वर सिंहस्थ कुंभमेळ्याचं ध्वजारोहण 31 ऑक्टोबरला, ध्वजारोहण म्हणजे काय? अमृतस्नान कधी? जाणून घ्या..
Kumbh Mela 2026: सिंहस्थ कुंभमेळा हा नाशिक आणि त्र्यंबकेश्वर येथील प्रमुख धार्मिक उत्सव आहे. देशभरातून साधू-महंत, आखाड्यांचे प्रतिनिधी आणि लाखो भाविक या पर्वासाठी उपस्थित राहतात
Abp majha web team
महाराष्ट्र
Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela: सिंहस्थ कुंभमेळ्यातील वाहतूक अन् गर्दीचे नियोजन नागपुरातून! IIM व्यवस्थापन तज्ञांच्या मदतीने खास नियोजन; AI, ट्रॅफिक सिम्यूलेशनसह अद्ययावत लीडार सर्वेचीही मदत
Nashik Kumbh Mela: शाही स्नानाच्या दिवशी तब्बल सव्वा दोन कोटी भाविक स्नान करतील. तर कुंभमेळ्याच्या इतर दिवशी रोज किमान 10 लाख भाविक असतील, असा अंदाज इंडियन इन्स्टिट्यूट ऑफ मॅनेजमेंटने व्यक्त केलाय.
Rajat vashishtha
राजकारण
गिरीश महाजन हे कुंभमेळ्याची दलाली खाण्यात मग्न, त्यांना जनतेचं काही देणघेणं नाही, अंबादास दानवेंचा थेट हल्लाबोल
Ambadas Danve on Girish Mahajan : मंत्री गिरीश महाजन हे कुंभमेळ्याची दलाली खाण्यात मग्न आहेत, अशी जहरी टीका शिवसेना ठाकरे गटाचे नेते अंबादास दानवे यांनी केली.
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नाशिक
Nashik News: पिवळ्या पाण्याने वाढवली धास्ती! नाशिकच्या 'त्या' बोअरवेलमधील पाण्यात 1 हजार पट विषारी क्रोमियम, अहवालात धक्कादायक प्रकार समोर
Nashik News: नाशिकच्या अंबड परिसरातील दत्तनगरमध्ये बोअरवेलमधून येणाऱ्या पिवळ्या पाण्यामुळे नागरिकांच्या आरोग्याचा गंभीर प्रश्न निर्माण झाला आहे.
Shubham bodake
नाशिक
Trimbakeshwar Temple Closed : मोठी बातमी! त्र्यंबकेश्वर मंदिर पुढील दोन महिने दर्शनासाठी बंद राहणार; 'या' तारखेपासून भाविकांना प्रवेश बंद
Trimbakeshwar Temple Kumbh Mela : सिंहस्थ कुंभमेळ्याच्या कामांच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर आणि गर्दीचे नियोजन करण्यासाठी त्र्यंबकेश्वर मंदिर भाविकांसाठी पुढील दोन महिने बंद ठेवण्याचा निर्णय घेण्यात आला आहे.
Abp majha bureau
राजकारण
Devendra Fadnavis : CJP म्हणजे काँग्रेस जिताओ पार्टी, विरोधकांचे पुढील टार्गेट कुंभमेळा, त्यातून हिंदूंना बदनाम करतील; मुख्यमंत्र्यांची विरोधकांवर जोरदार टीका
Devendra Fadnavis Speech : हिंदू कसे चुकतात, त्यांच्या मंदिरात कशा चुका होतात, असं सांगत विरोधक फेक नॅरेटिव्ह पसरवत आहेत. हिंदूंना बदनाम करण्याचं काम सुरू असल्याची टीका मुख्यमंत्र्यांनी केली.
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Explore moments from the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela through a captivating collection of photographs capturing the spirit of this sacred gathering.
Experience Simhastha Through Stories
Explore the moments, stories and experiences that bring the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela to life, through a compelling collection of videos from ABP Majha.
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₹22,425.39 crore to prepare Nashik for Simhastha
The development plan approved for the Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela covers roads and bridges, the Sadhugram tent city, water, sanitation, ghats, security and digital services.
Sadhugram & pilgrim facilities
The tent city at Tapovan, with toilets, changing rooms and drinking-water points.
Sanitation & waste
Sewerage, sanitation and solid waste management for crores of pilgrims.
Ghats & riverfront
Works at Ramkund, the ghats and along the Godavari riverfront.
Roads, bridges & mobility
Highways, bridges, parking zones and the shuttle bus network.
- Roads, highways and bridges
- Water supply
- Security, CCTV and police infrastructure
- Fire safety and disaster management
- Electricity and power
- Digital services: optical fibre, Kumbh portal and app
- Temples, kunds and heritage restoration
Who runs it: Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA), the nodal body, with the Apex Committee, Public Works Department, Archaeology Department, Nashik City Police and Nashik Municipal Corporation.
Department-wise amounts have not been published. Figures as reported by kumbhnashikguide.com and Nashik Police; check NTKMA and Government of Maharashtra sources for updates.
Plan your Simhastha yatra
How to reach, where to park, and the sacred places of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. Always follow official advisories on the day of travel.
By air
Nashik (Ozar) Airport is about 20 km from the city, with flights from cities such as Delhi, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Pune. Routes change by season. Many visitors fly to Mumbai and drive about 170 km (around 4 hours).
By train
Nashik Road is the main station. It is about 10 km from Ramkund and Panchavati, about 9 km from Sadhugram and about 38 km from Trimbakeshwar. Indian Railways runs Kumbh Mela special trains, and tickets open 120 days ahead.
By road
Mumbai is 3.5 to 4 hours away via Kasara Ghat, Pune 4.5 to 5 hours via Sinnar, and Indore 6 to 7 hours on the Agra–Mumbai highway. MSRTC buses run from New CBS, which is also the hub for buses to Trimbakeshwar (about 45 to 60 minutes).
Getting around
- City bus or shared auto from Nashik Road station to Ramkund.
- Agree the fare before you ride, and avoid touts at the station.
- For Trimbakeshwar, book a return trip or take the MSRTC bus.
Nashik Police have released a preliminary traffic plan for nearly 8 crore devotees. Private vehicles park in outer zones, shuttle buses take pilgrims to inner holding points, and the last stretch to the ghats is on foot.
| Coming from | Park at | Shuttle to | Walk to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai · NH-3 | Rajur Bahula | Mahamarg Bus Stand · 10.3 km | Laxmi Narayan Ghat · 1.4 km |
| Pune · Samruddhi Expressway | Mohagaon, Chincholi | Sinnar Phata Market Yard · 14.4 km | Dasak Ghat · 2.5 km |
| Trimbakeshwar | Khambale | Idgah Maidan · 13.5 km | Rokdoba Maidan Ghat · 2.4 km |
| Peth · Saputara | Ramshej, Cricket Stadium area | Dongre Vasatigruh Maidan · 11 km | Gandhi Talav Ghat · 2.4 km |
| Dindori | Dhakambe | Meenatai Thackeray Stadium · 10.5 km | Talkuteshwar Ghat · 2.9 km |
Coming by train
Shuttle buses will run from Nashik Road, Deolali Camp, Odha, Kherwadi and Kasbe Sukene stations to drop points 1 to 1.5 km from the ghats.
On Shahi Snan days
- Nashik and Trimbakeshwar become no-vehicle zones. App cabs cannot pass the outer ring road.
- Private vehicles are restricted near Ramkund and the core city.
- Expect waits of several hours in barricaded holding areas.
Preliminary plan. Routes, parking and timings may change; follow Nashik Police advisories.
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, at the foot of the Brahmagiri hills, near the source of the Godavari. The sanctum holds a self-manifested linga representing Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh together. The present black-basalt temple was built under Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao (Nanasaheb Peshwa) between 1755 and 1786.
Kushavarta Kund
Legend says Sage Gautam held the Godavari here with kusha grass, giving the kund its name. During the Simhastha Kumbh Mela it is reserved for the Shaiva Akhadas, and the Naga Sadhus lead the royal bath.
Temple timings
- Opens5:30 AM
- Morning puja6:00–7:00 AM
- Mid-day puja12:00–1:00 PM
- Evening aarti7:00–8:00 PM
- Closes9:00 PM
Timings may change on festival and Kumbh days. Paid darshan passes are available at Gate 2.
Rituals and nearby places
Pilgrims come for Narayan Nagbali, Kaal Sarp Dosh and Tripindi Shraddh pujas. Use only authorised priests. Nearby: Brahmagiri and Gangadwar, Neel Parvat, Ahilya Sangam, Gautam Rishi Ashram and Sant Nivruttinath Samadhi.
Panchavati
Named after its five banyan trees, Panchavati on the Godavari is where, by tradition, Lord Ram, Sita and Lakshman lived during their exile. Legend links the name Nashik to Lakshman cutting off Surpanakha's nose (nasika) at nearby Tapovan.
- RamkundThe main Shahi Snan ghat on the Godavari, also used for rites for ancestors such as asthi visarjan.
- Shree Kalaram MandirA black-stone Ram temple built in 1792.
- Sita GufaA narrow cave where, by tradition, Sita worshipped Shiva.
- Kapaleshwar Mahadev MandirA Shiva temple known for having no Nandi facing the deity.
- TapovanThe Kapila–Godavari confluence and site of Sadhugram, the Akhada tent city.
Akhadas are orders of ascetics traditionally traced to Adi Shankaracharya. At the Nashik Simhastha, the Shaiva Akhadas bathe at Kushavarta in Trimbakeshwar and the Vaishnava Akhadas at Ramkund in Nashik.
Shaiva · Sanyasi 7 · Kushavarta, Trimbakeshwar
- Shri Panch Dashnaam Juna Akhada
- Shri Panchayati Mahanirvani Akhada
- Shri Panchayati Niranjani Akhada
- Shri Panch Atal Akhada
- Shri Panch Agni Akhada
- Shri Panchayati Avahan Akhada
- Shri Panchayati Anand Akhada
Vaishnava · Bairagi 3 · Ramkund, Nashik
- Shri Digambar Ani Akhada
- Shri Nirvani Ani Akhada
- Shri Nirmohi Ani Akhada
Udasin 3
- Shri Panchayati Bada Udasin Akhada
- Shri Panchayati Naya Udasin Akhada
- Shri Nirmal Akhada
Simhastha Kumbh Mela: your questions answered
When does the Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 start and end?
It opens with Dhwajarohan, the flag hoisting, on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 12:02 PM, at Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar. It closes when the flag is lowered on 24 July 2028.
When are the main Shahi Snan dates in 2027?
2 August (Somvati Amavasya), 31 August (Shravan Amavasya, the main Shahi Snan), 11 September at Ramkund in Nashik and 12 September at Kushavarta in Trimbakeshwar.
How many Shahi Snans are held?
Three main Amrit Snans in 2027. The third is held on two days, one at each bathing site.
Where does the Nashik Kumbh Mela take place?
At two places about 30 km apart: Ramkund and Panchavati in Nashik on the Godavari, and Kushavarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar, near the source of the river.
What is the Simhastha Kumbh Mela?
The Kumbh held at Nashik–Trimbakeshwar is called Simhastha because it takes place when Jupiter (Brihaspati) is in Leo (Simha). It is one of the four Kumbh Melas, along with Prayagraj, Haridwar and Ujjain.
Why does it run from 2026 to 2028?
The main bathing days fall in 2027, but the full ritual cycle begins with the flag hoisting in October 2026 and ends with the flag lowering in July 2028.
What is the importance of the Shahi Snan?
Devotees believe a dip in the Godavari on these days cleanses sins and brings spiritual merit. The Akhadas bathe first in grand processions, and the public bathes after them.
Where can devotees take the holy dip?
At Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar, and at the other ghats along the Godavari that the administration opens for pilgrims.
When is the next Kumbh Mela in Nashik after 2027?
The Simhastha returns roughly every 12 years, so the next one is expected around 2039.
