Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis says Nashik Kumbh to begin October 31, 2026; first holy dips on August 2, 2027
Rs 4,000 CRORE DEVPT WORK TENDERS PROCESSED: CM Devendra Fadnavis welcoming mahants of 13 akhadas in Nashik on Sunday
NASHIK: Chief minister
Devendra Fadnavis
declared the Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Nashik will commence with a flag hoisting ceremony at Ramkunda on Oct 31, 2026, while the first Amrut Snans in both Nashik and Trimbakeshwar are planned for Aug 2, 2027.
The declaration was made after Fadnavis consulted with leading seers from the Vaishnav and Shaiva sects in Nashik city, accompanied by state ministers Girish Mahajan and Dada Bhuse.
Fadnavis said, 'After discussions with the seers, we finalised the dates for the Amrut Snan at both Nashik and Trimbakeshwar, which will start on Aug 2, 2027. This time, there are a large number of Parvasnan (bathing dates) spread across 2027-28 and, therefore, we will see a large number of visitors to Nashik.
Govt is taking up all the measures for this.'
The Amrut Snan schedule for both venues—Nashik (Vaishnav gathering) and Trimbakeshwar (Shaiva gathering)—is confirmed for Aug 2 and Aug 31, 2027. The subsequent Amrut Snans have been scheduled on Sept 11 in Nashik and Sept 12 in Trimbakeshwar.
Fadnavis said, 'The meeting with the mahants and all-important office-bearers of all 13 akhadas was held cordially, and we patiently heard all their demands. We brought to their notice that we have already processed tenders for more than Rs 4,000 crore in developmental works (including roads, construction, and beautification of ghats etc.), of which a few are in the last stage. Besides, tenders for works worth Rs 2,000 crore will also be issued soon.
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He said the Nashik corporation's plan to set up sewage treatment plants is moving ahead. Related ministers are working on rolling out steps for effective crowd management and to ensure provision of facilities.
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