The next Poorna Kumbh Mela is scheduled to take place in Nashik, Maharashtra, in 2027, after 12 years in the city.
Nashik, known for its deep spiritual and mythological significance, will host the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, primarily in the Trimbakeshwar region, which is located on the banks of the Godavari River.
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The Kumbh Mela in Nashik is believed to have been held since at least the 17th century and is known for its grandeur, with millions of devotees participating, as per a The Times of India report.
To ensure seamless organisation, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised to make the 2027 Kumbh Mela technologically advanced.
Speaking at the Nasscom technology and Leadership Forum 2025 in Mumbai, he said, “In 2027, we will have Kumbh at Nashik. The Prayagraj Kumbh was organised in an area spreading across 15,000 hectares and the Nashik Kumbh area is about 250 hectares. I have the experience of organising Kumbh in 2015, but I would say that this time it will be technologically the most advanced Kumbh,” adding that technology would play a key role in enabling those unable to bathe in the holy water to experience it virtually, as per Mint.
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When will Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 take place?
The Nashik Kumbh Mela will begin on July 17, 2027 and will observe devotees taking holy dips for a month, ending on August 17, 2027, as per Hindi Web Dunia.
The 2027 Nashik Kumbh Mela will be held at Trimbakeshwar, which is about 38 kms from Nashik, situated on the banks of the river Godavari.
Preparations of Nashik Kumbh Mela
The state administration has already begun groundwork for the holy event. Additional Chief Secretary of the Public Works Department (PWD), Manisha Patankar Mhaiskar, recently visited Nashik to discuss plans for improving road infrastructure, traffic management, and connectivity, as per a Mid-Day report. Plans are to run special buses that will ferry pilgrims from parking zones to the Kumbh site.
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Furthermore, the Nashik Municipal Corporation has put forth a proposal of ₹7,500 crore for infrastructural improvements. This includes the construction of nine bridges, two new sewage treatment plants, and the acquisition of over 250 acres for Sadhugram, an area designated for saints and sages during the event. Work on these projects is set to commence in April 2025, pending state government’s approval, TOI reported.
