Direct Answer — Featured Snippet: Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 runs from 27 March to 27 May 2028 (62 days). Three Shahi Snan dates: 9 April 2028, 23 April 2028, and 8 May 2028. Seven Parva Snan (auspicious bathing) dates are distributed across the full event. Location: Shipra River, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
Simhastha 2028 — Complete Date Overview
| Event | Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 — Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh |
| Start Date | 27 March 2028 (Chaitra Navratri begins) |
| End Date | 27 May 2028 |
| Total Duration | 62 days |
| River | Shipra (Kshipra) River, Ujjain |
| First Shahi Snan | 9 April 2028 |
| Second Shahi Snan | 23 April 2028 |
| Third Shahi Snan | 8 May 2028 |
| Parva Snan Count | 7 auspicious bathing dates across the 62-day event |
| Expected Attendance | 14 crore (140 million) across full event |
| Previous Simhastha | 2016 (one month) |
| Next Simhastha | 2040 |
The Three Shahi Snan Dates — What Each One Means
Shahi Snan 1 — 9 April 2028
The first Shahi Snan is astrologically the most charged day of the entire Simhastha. It falls on a specific tithi (lunar date) when the planetary alignment that defines Simhastha — Jupiter in Leo, Sun in Aries — reaches its most precise point. All thirteen main Akharas (monastic orders) bathe on this date, and the Peshwai procession on this day is the grandest of the three.
This is also the most attended day of the entire 62-day event. Crowd estimates for 9 April 2028 are in the range of 5–8 million pilgrims at the Shipra River ghats in a single day. If you want to witness the full Simhastha experience — every Akhara, the complete Peshwai spectacle, the maximum spiritual energy — 9 April is the day. Plan and book at least 12 months in advance for this date.
Shahi Snan 2 — 23 April 2028
The second Shahi Snan falls on another auspicious tithi approximately two weeks after the first. The Akharas bathe again in their ceremonial sequence. Crowd density on this day is significant but typically lower than the first Shahi Snan — making it the preferred date for pilgrims who want the full ceremonial experience with slightly more manageable logistics.
Many experienced Kumbh pilgrims specifically choose the second Shahi Snan for this balance: the full Akhara procession and sacred bathing in all its spiritual intensity, without the extreme crowd pressure of the first date.
Shahi Snan 3 — 8 May 2028
The third and final Shahi Snan marks the culmination of the Simhastha season. By early May, Ujjain temperatures will be 38–44°C, which deters casual visitors but concentrates the most devoted pilgrims. The atmosphere on this final Shahi Snan has a quality of completion — pilgrims who have been in Ujjain for weeks attend for a final sacred bath before the Mela winds down.
For those who can only attend once and are willing to manage May heat, this date offers a deeply sincere, less commercialised atmosphere than the first Shahi Snan.
Parva Snan Dates 2028 — Auspicious Bathing Without the Crowds
Beyond the three Shahi Snan dates, Simhastha 2028 includes seven Parva Snan dates — days when specific lunar or planetary configurations make bathing in the Shipra especially auspicious, without the Akhara ceremonial processions that define Shahi Snan. The Parva Snan dates will be confirmed by the Kashi Vidvat Parishad (council of Vedic scholars) closer to 2028.
| What is Parva Snan | Auspicious bathing days determined by tithi (lunar date) and nakshatra (star position) |
| Spiritual Significance | Full Simhastha merit — the Shipra is equally sacred on Parva Snan days |
| Difference from Shahi Snan | No Akhara procession on Parva Snan days — pilgrims bathe independently |
| Crowd Level | Significantly lower than Shahi Snan — 1–3 million vs 5–8 million |
| Best For | Families with children · Senior citizens · First-time Kumbh visitors · Those avoiding extreme crowds |
| Dates | 7 dates across 62 days — exact tithis to be confirmed by scholars closer to 2028 |
Snan Tithi Calendar — How to Read It
In Hindu pilgrimage tradition, a tithi is a lunar day — one of thirty divisions of the lunar month, each corresponding to a 12° movement of the Moon relative to the Sun. Bathing on the correct tithi at the correct sacred site during Simhastha is considered to multiply the spiritual merit of the act. The term ‘snan tithi’ refers to the specific auspicious lunar days designated for bathing during Simhastha.
The complete Simhastha 2028 snan tithi calendar will be officially published by the MP Government Simhastha Mela Authority approximately 6 months before the event begins (estimated: September–October 2027). MP Vacation will update this page with the complete calendar as soon as it is released.
| UPDATE NOTE: The complete Simhastha 2028 Parva Snan tithi calendar will be published here as soon as the official schedule is released by the MP Simhastha Mela Authority. Subscribe to updates: WhatsApp +91-7898355153. |
How to Plan Your Visit Around the Snan Dates
| If You Want | Choose This Date | Why |
| Most auspicious, full spectacle | 9 April 2028 (Shahi Snan 1) | Most charged astrologically. All Akharas bathe. Most intense experience. |
| Full ceremony, fewer crowds | 23 April 2028 (Shahi Snan 2) | Same ritual, lower attendance than first Shahi Snan. |
| Quiet, sincere, summer pilgrimage | 8 May 2028 (Shahi Snan 3) | Heat reduces casual visitors. Committed pilgrims only. |
| Spiritual merit without peak crowds | Any Parva Snan date | Auspicious bathing days. Manageable crowds. Good for families and seniors. |
| Flexible visit any time | Any day 27 Mar – 27 May | Entire 62 days is Simhastha season. All days auspicious — Mahakal darshan every day. |
Booking Lead Time — When to Book for Each Date
| 9 April 2028 (Shahi Snan 1) | Book NOW — hotel accommodation within 1 km of ghats is filling. No exaggeration. |
| 23 April 2028 (Shahi Snan 2) | Book by January 2027 at latest for ghat-side accommodation. |
| 8 May 2028 (Shahi Snan 3) | Book by March 2027. Lower demand due to heat but premium rooms still fill early. |
| Parva Snan Dates | 3–6 months advance booking sufficient. More flexible availability. |
| Bhasma Aarti | Registration opens 30 days before your date. MP Vacation monitors and registers for all clients. |
Frequently Asked Questions — Simhastha 2028 Dates
Q: When is Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028?
A: Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 runs from 27 March to 27 May 2028 — a total of 62 days. It is held at the Shipra River in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The three Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) dates are 9 April, 23 April, and 8 May 2028.
Q: What is the difference between Shahi Snan and Parva Snan?
A: Shahi Snan (Royal Bath) refers to the three ceremonial bathing days when the Akharas — ancient Hindu monastic orders — lead processions to the Shipra River. These are the most auspicious and most crowded days. Parva Snan refers to the seven additional auspicious bathing dates based on lunar calendar positions. On Parva Snan days, pilgrims bathe individually without Akhara ceremonies. The Shipra is equally sacred on both; the difference is spectacle and crowd density.
Q: Which Simhastha 2028 date should I visit for the first time?
A: For first-time Kumbh visitors: the second Shahi Snan (23 April 2028) offers the best balance — full ceremonial Akhara procession and sacred bathing in all its spiritual intensity, with slightly lower crowd pressure than the first date. For those with limited mobility, elderly family members, or young children, a Parva Snan date is recommended for manageable crowds with full spiritual merit.
Q: When will the complete Simhastha 2028 snan tithi calendar be published?
A: The complete Parva Snan tithi calendar for Simhastha 2028 will be officially released by the MP Government Simhastha Mela Authority approximately 6 months before the event — estimated September to October 2027. The three Shahi Snan dates (9 April, 23 April, 8 May 2028) are already confirmed. MP Vacation will publish the full calendar here as soon as it is released.
Q: How far is Ujjain from Indore for Simhastha 2028?
A: Ujjain is 55 km from Indore via NH52. The new 6-lane Indore–Ujjain highway reduces the drive to under 75 minutes. MP Vacation Indore provides door-to-door private AC transport from any address in Indore for all Simhastha dates. Call +91-7898355153.
| 📞 Plan Your Simhastha 2028 Visit Around the Right Date: MP Vacation Indore will help you choose the best Snan date for your group, book accommodation, and register Bhasma Aarti. Don’t wait — the 9 April date is filling now. WhatsApp +91-7898355153. |
