Ujjain Kumbh Mela Bathing Dates

The Ujjain Kumbh Mela Bathing Dates for 2028 are shown below. The city of Ujjain will host the grand Hindu religious festival known as the Kumbh Mela. It will be a major spiritual and religious occasion and one of the largest spiritual gatherings of saints, sadhus, yogis, and sanyasis. For tourists, the Ujjain Kumbh Mela will be a much-awaited event. The bathing ghats along the banks of the sacred Shipra River will be filled with devotees taking a holy dip.

Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2028 Dates: Official Schedule Overview

Ujjain is one of the four places in India where the Kumbh Mela is held. In 2028, the next Simhastha Kumbh Mela will take place in Ujjain from March 27 to May 27, 2028. This religious festival will take place on the banks of the Kshipra River, which flows through Ujjain. If you want to plan your visit to Ujjain and participate in the Kumbh Mela, it is important to know the bathing dates. You will have enough time to choose the Ujjain Kumbh Mela bathing dates, as the Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh Mela will continue for several months.

Most Auspicious Bathing Dates (Shahi Snan / Amrit Snan)

These dates are among the most important days of the Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh Mela, when the Akharas (sects of sadhus) and millions of devotees gather to take a holy dip in the sacred Shipra River. Below are the key bathing dates and schedule for the Simhastha Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2028, including the Shahi Snan (royal bathing) or Amrit Snan dates.

Date	Amrit Snan	Hindu calendar date
9 April 2028	1st Amrit Snan	Chaitra Purnima
27 April 2028	2nd Amrit Snan	Akshay Tritiya
8 May 2028	3rd Amrit Snan	Buddha Purnima

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Amrit Snan Timings and Bathing Schedule at Ujjain Simhastha 2028

• Entry of the first akhara: Expected at around 4 AM on the Amrit Snan date.
• Duration of Amrit Snan: Generally, lasts for around 6-8 hours from the first to the last akhara.
• Main bathing period: 4 AM to 12 noon. This is the time when the main akharas and pilgrim rush are at their peak.
• Afternoon bathing period: From 12 noon to 6 PM. Regular pilgrims can now take the holy bath in the Kshipra River.
• Bathing sequence: Each akhara has a designated and fixed bathing sequence, which is decided by the Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad (ABAP).

Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 duration

Festival	Ujjain Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028
Starting Day	27 March 2028
Concluding Day	27 May 2028
Duration	62 Days/ 2 months (approx)
Location	Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
River	Kshipra or Shipra River

Major dates in the Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2028

Being a resident of Ujjain, I have observed that while the Shahi Snans draw the largest crowds, these Parva Snan dates are also highly significant for traditional rituals, ancestral rites, and seeking blessings, often with slightly more manageable crowd levels. Apart from the Ujjain Kumbh Mela bathing dates (Amrit Snan) dates, you should make note of the major Hindu calendar dates (tithi) for the Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2028. These are shown below:

Date	Day	Hindu Tithi	Kumbh Mela Day
27 March 2028	Monday	Chaitra Shukla Pratipada	Opening Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2028
29 March 2028	Wednesday	Chaitra Shukla Tritiya	3rd Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
3 April 2028	Monday	Ram Navami	8th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
7 April 2028	Friday	Pradosh Vrat	12th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
9 April 2028	Sunday	Hanuman Jayanti	14th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
12 April 2028	Wednesday	Sankashti Chaturthi	17th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
13 April 2028	Thursday	Mesh Sankranti	18th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
20 April 2028	Thursday	Varuthini Ekadashi	25th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
22 April 2028	Saturday	Shivratri / Pradosh Vrat	27th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
24 April 2028	Monday	Vaishakh Amavasya	29th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
5 May 2028	Friday	Mohini Ekadashi	40th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
6 May 2028	Saturday	Pradosh Vrat	41st Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
12 May 2028	Friday	Sankashti Chaturthi	47th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
14 May 2028	Sunday	Vrishabh Sankranti	49th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
20 May 2028	Saturday	Apara Ekadashi	55th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
21 May 2028	Sunday	Pradosh Vrat	56th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
22 May 2028	Monday	Shivratri (Monthly)	57th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
24 May 2028	Wednesday	Jyeshtha Amavasya	59th Day of Ujjain Kumbh Mela
27 May 2028	Saturday	Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya	Closing Ceremony – Ujjain Kumbh Mela Concludes

Major events during Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2028

If you have noted down the Ujjain Kumbh Mela bathing dates, you should also make note of certain events that will happen during this time. These are the major cultural and religious events that will happen during the 2028 Simhastha Kumbh Mela in Ujjain.

View the Peshwai Procession – Arrival of the Akharas

This is the arrival of the Akharas at the Kumbh Mela grounds and on the banks of the Shipra River. This is a grand procession of the Akhara members, and it is accompanied by loud slogans and chanting of mantras. Saints, mahants and other important Akhara members arrive on elephants, horses, and chariots, and it is ceremonial entry. There are loud drum beats, clash of cymbals, and dances.

Participate in the Kshipra River Aarti

You can participate in the aarti on the ghats of the Shipra River. This aarti is held in the morning and in the evening. This is a grand ceremony where hundreds participate in singing Vedic hymns and mantras. The temple priests hold huge lighted diyas and sing praises in devotion to the gods and goddesses.

Take Blessings of Lord Shiva by doing Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Darshan

You can take this opportunity and go for darshan at Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. The temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India and is situated in Ujjain. The recent expansion and renovations to the Mahakal Lok Corridor will make it easy for you to visit the temple.

Listen to Pravachans and Participate in Satsangs

You can gain some insights about Hindu spirituality and religion by participating in the satsangs and listening to lectures. It will be a very good thing to listen to the eminent holy men and spiritual leaders during these religious events in Ujjain Kumbh Mela 2028. There will be debates, public camps, and religious discourses where you can take part.

Visit sacred temples/ places in Ujjain

You can visit many temples in Ujjain during this upcoming Kumbh Mela 2028. Some of the major temples include Mahakaleshwar Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple, Mangalnath Mandir, Harsiddhi Mata Shaktipeeth Temple, and Chintaman Ganesh Temple, among others.

Enjoy Cultural programmes

Some other events and programmes that can take place during the Kumbh Mela 2028 are art and craft displays, Yoga and wellness camps, book exhibitions, folk art performances, cleanliness activities, Ayurveda camps, musical performances.

We will keep you updated on the latest announcements regarding the 2028 Ujjain Kumbh. You can then do your tent bookings months in advance and avoid delays.