Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela to Commence October 2026
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela, a significant religious event, is set to start on October 31, 2026, in Nashik.
The first holy baths (Amrut Snan) are planned for August 2, 2027.
The Maharashtra government is working with religious leaders to prepare for the event, focusing on infrastructure.
They have approved billions of rupees for roads and other works.
Many bathing dates will be available.
The state is working to ensure a good experience for all the devotees.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela will begin on October 31, 2026, in Nashik.
The first Amrut Snan is scheduled for August 2, 2027, in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.
Maharashtra government is preparing for the event with infrastructure development.
Tenders worth over ₹4,000 crore have been processed for developmental works.
The government consulted with seers from various sects to finalize dates.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, seers, devotees, and akhadas
- What
- Simhastha Kumbh Mela preparations and commencement
- When
- October 31, 2026 (commencement), August 2, 2027 (first Amrut Snan)
- Where
- Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, India
- Why
- To host the Simhastha Kumbh Mela
- Mela Commencement
- October 31, 2026
- First Amrut Snan
- August 2, 2027
- Location
- Nashik and Trimbakeshwar
- Development Work Tenders
- ₹ 4,000 crore
- Number of Akhadas
- 13
