Ramkund & Godavari Ghats
The supreme focal point of Nashik Kumbh where Lord Rama performed sacred rituals during his 14-year exile.
॥ AMRUT KUMBH PARV 2027-28 ॥ • NASHIK TRIMBAKESHWAR SIMHASTHA KUMBHMELA
Amrut Kumbh Parv is one of Hinduism's most sacred spiritual gatherings. Rooted in the ancient story of Samudra Manthan, Nashik becomes a divine destination where faith, spirituality, culture, and tradition come together in a timeless celebration.
The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela starts on 31 October 2026 and ends on 24 July 2028. The main Amrit Snan (Shahi Snan) days fall in 2027.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | Simhastha Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) – the Kumbh begins |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Pratham (first) Amrit Snan |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Dvitiya (second) Amrit Snan – Maha Kumbh Snan, the main day |
| 11 Sep 2027 | Tritiya (third) Amrit Snan at Nashik (Ramkund) |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Tritiya (third) Amrit Snan at Trimbakeshwar (Kushavarta Kund) |
| 24 Jul 2028 | Simhastha Samarop – the Kumbh ends |
During the sacred Samudra Manthan, drops of the divine Amrita fell from the sacred Kumbha onto four holy places on Earth.
Nashik-Trimbakeshwar is blessed by the divine touch of these sacred Amrita drops along the holy Godavari River. Taking a holy bath here is believed to wash away all sins and bring Moksha (liberation) to the soul.
Originating from Brahmagiri Hills at Trimbakeshwar, the sacred river purifies millions of devotees.
One of the 12 supreme Jyotirlingas embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva.
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Sacred flag hoisting marking the grand official opening of Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Ramkund (12:02 PM) and Trimbakeshwar.
View DetailsCeremonial flag hoisting for all Akhadas and opening of sadhu encampments on Ashadha Krishna Panchami.
View DetailsSacred circumambulation of the holy town of Nashik by revered saints and sadhus on Ashadha Krishna Ekadashi.
View DetailsThe first royal holy dip on the powerful alignment of Ashadha Somvati Amavasya with Solar Eclipse.
View DetailsThe supreme spiritual apex of Kumbh Mela on Shravan Amavasya with millions of devotees and Akhadas taking the holy dip.
View DetailsThird royal bath: 11 Sept at Ramkund (Bhadrapad Shuddha Ekadashi) and 12 Sept at Kushavarta (Vamana Dwadashi).
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Explore the venerable shrines, river ghats, and mythical Ramayana heritage sites sanctified for thousands of years.
The supreme focal point of Nashik Kumbh where Lord Rama performed sacred rituals during his 14-year exile.
Ancient three-faced Jyotirlinga at the foothills of Brahmagiri, the holy origin of River Godavari.
The sacred masonry tank in Trimbakeshwar where Sage Gautama trapped the celestial river with Kusha grass. The supreme Shahi Snan of all Shaiva Naga Sadhus takes place in this reservoir.
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The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela takes place about once every twelve years, when Jupiter is in Leo (Simha). In tradition, bathing in the Godavari at Ramkund and Kushavarta Kund during the Kumbh is believed to wash away sins and bring spiritual merit.