Nashik Simhastha Kumbh 2027: Flag Hoisting at Ramkund on October 31 at 12:02 pm; Amrit Snan Dates and Travel Tips From Pune
The Simhastha Kumbh 2027 formally begins with flag hoisting at Ramkund, Nashik on October 31 at 12:02 pm. Amrit Snan dates and travel tips from Pune.
Photo: Rohit R Nashik via (Temple City Nashik) / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Nashik, 30th October 2026: The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 will formally begin on Saturday, October 31, with the traditional flag hoisting (dhwajarohan) at Ramkund in Panchavati at 12:02 pm. Religious ceremonies will also be held at Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar.
Sadhus and mahants from the akhadas, religious leaders, public representatives and senior officials are expected at the ceremony. Reports say President Droupadi Murmu has been invited, but her attendance had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
How Nashik is preparing
The Godavari ghats around Ramkund are being cleaned up, temples nearby are being painted and access roads are being improved. Decorative lighting is planned along the riverfront, and a Godavari Maha Aarti is planned for the evening. A 3D projection show has been talked about, though its details have not been confirmed.
Work on Ramkal Path, Kushavarta Tirtha and pilgrim facilities in Trimbakeshwar is being reviewed so that key projects can be finished before the formal launch. Expect police arrangements for traffic and parking in Panchavati on Saturday.
Main bathing dates in 2027
The state government released the Simhastha schedule earlier in the presence of seers and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The main dates are:
- First Amrit Snan: Monday, August 2, 2027 (Ashadh Somvati Amavasya)
- Second Amrit Snan: Tuesday, August 31, 2027 (Shravan Amavasya), Nashik
- Third Amrit Snan: Saturday, September 11, 2027 (Bhadrapada Shuddha Ekadashi), Nashik
- Trimbakeshwar: September 12, 2027
Every Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya in the Simhastha period is also treated as a day for holy dips and darshan.
Going from Pune
Nashik is about 210 km from Pune, roughly four and a half to five hours by road via the Pune-Nashik highway through Chakan, Rajgurunagar, Narayangaon and Sangamner. MSRTC runs frequent buses from Shivajinagar. On Saturday, it is better to reach early and park well away from Ramkund, since the ghat area has narrow lanes.
If you are planning a trip next year during the Amrit Snan dates, book stays well in advance. Hotels in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar fill up months ahead during Simhastha. For more weekend trips, see our travel section and Maharashtra news.
We will update this article if the programme or the President’s visit is confirmed or changed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Nashik Kumbh 2027 flag hoisting?
The flag hoisting is on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:02 pm at Ramkund, Panchavati, Nashik.
What are the Amrit Snan dates for Nashik Kumbh 2027?
The main dates are August 2, August 31 and September 11, 2027 in Nashik, with a Trimbakeshwar date on September 12, 2027.
Is President Droupadi Murmu attending the Nashik flag hoisting?
She has been invited according to reports, but attendance had not been officially confirmed at the time of writing.
How far is Nashik from Pune?
Nashik is about 210 km from Pune, usually four and a half to five hours by road.
