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Haridwar Kumbh 2027: Snan Dates, Amrit Snan (Shahi Snan) and Ganga Pujas
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Haridwar Kumbh 2027 (the mela administration calls it Ardh Kumbh) has ten announced snan dates, from Thursday 14 January to Tuesday 20 April 2027. The three Amrit snans are Saturday 6 March, Monday 8 March and Wednesday 14 April. Many devotees book Ganga pujan and deep daan at Har Ki Pauri in their name and gotra.
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Haridwar Kumbh 2027 snan dates and Amrit snans
The mela administration has announced these ten bathing dates, with the mela running from 14 January to 20 April 2027. On the three Amrit snans, also called Shahi snans, the akharas take their ceremonial bath.
| No. | Date (2027) | Snan | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu 14 Jan | Makar Sankranti | Snan |
| 2 | Sat 6 Feb | Mauni Amavasya | Snan |
| 3 | Thu 11 Feb | Basant Panchami | Snan |
| 4 | Sat 20 Feb | Magh Purnima | Snan |
| 5 | Sat 6 Mar | Maha Shivaratri | Amrit snan |
| 6 | Mon 8 Mar | Phalgun Amavasya (Somvati) | Amrit snan |
| 7 | Wed 7 Apr | Nav Samvatsar (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada) | Snan |
| 8 | Wed 14 Apr | Mesha Sankranti (Baisakhi) | Amrit snan |
| 9 | Thu 15 Apr | Shri Ram Navami | Snan |
| 10 | Tue 20 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | Snan |
14 or 15 January: the mela list gives Makar Sankranti as Thursday, 14 January. By the panchang, Makar Sankranti punya kaal is on Friday, 15 January, as the Sun enters Makara at about 9:10 PM on 14 January.
Tithi timings: Maha Shivaratri Chaturdashi runs from 12:03 PM on 6 March to 1:46 PM on 7 March. Somvati Amavasya runs from 1:46 PM on 7 March to 2:58 PM on 8 March. Chaitra Purnima runs from 4:51 AM on 20 April to 3:56 AM on 21 April. New Delhi timings; your city may differ by a few minutes. Dates may differ by a day by region or panchang.
Some snan days share a date with other festivals. Nav Samvatsar on 7 April is also Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. Mesha Sankranti on 14 April, the Sun's entry into Mesha, is celebrated as Baisakhi. Chaitra Purnima on 20 April is also Hanuman Jayanti in North India.
Why Haridwar is a Kumbh place in tradition
The Puranas tell of the samudra manthan, the churning of the ocean for amrit. In tradition, drops of amrit fell at four places as the kumbh (pot) was carried away. These are Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik. The name Haridwar is read in tradition as the gateway to Hari, and the town is also the gateway to the Char Dham.
The Kumbh moves between these four places, set by the positions of Guru (Jupiter) and Surya (Sun). An Ardh, or half, Kumbh is held at Haridwar and Prayagraj between two full Kumbh melas.
Nashik and Trimbakeshwar also hold the Simhastha Kumbh in 2027. Its Amrit snans are on 2 August, 31 August, and 11 September (Nashik) / 12 September (Trimbakeshwar). See our Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 guide.
Har Ki Pauri, Brahmakund and the Ganga aarti
Har Ki Pauri is the principal ghat of Haridwar, where the Ganga leaves the hills for the plains. Brahmakund at Har Ki Pauri is held in tradition to be the spot where amrit fell. It is the focus of the Kumbh snan.
Each evening, priests perform the Ganga aarti at Har Ki Pauri with large brass lamps. Devotees float leaf-cup diyas with flowers on the river as deep daan.
Above the town, Mata Mansa Devi Mandir stands on a hill. Maa Maya Devi Temple is linked in tradition with Haridwar's old name, Mayapuri. Maya is counted among the Sapta Puri, the seven sacred cities. Upstream, Triveni Ghat in Rishikesh holds its own evening Ganga aarti.
How pilgrims observe a Kumbh snan
- Take a sankalp with your name and gotra before entering the water.
- Take dips in the Ganga and offer arghya to Surya.
- Offer water with til to your ancestors, as many families do on Amavasya snans.
- Give daan of food, clothes or til on the ghat.
- Join the evening Ganga aarti, or float a diya on the river.
Snan days draw very large crowds. Follow the mela police and administration, use the marked ghats and keep elders and children close.
Pujas you can book for Haridwar Kumbh 2027
If you cannot travel to Haridwar or Rishikesh, you can have a rite performed on the Ganga in your name:
- Ganga Pujan & Deep Daan — Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar
- Seva — Mata Mansa Devi Mandir, Haridwar
- Durga Saptashati Chandi Path — Maa Maya Devi Temple, Haridwar
- Deep Daan at Ganga Aarti — Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh
- Rudrabhishek & Ganga Puja — Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh
- Ganga Sankalp Puja — Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh
See more in Ganga & Sacred River Pujas. The sankalp is taken in your name and gotra, and video or photos are shared as each puja page states. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration.
For the first Amrit snan, read Mahashivratri 2027; for the year, see the Hindu festival calendar 2027. Related: Magh Mela 2027 snan dates and Mauni Amavasya 2027.
Frequently asked questions
When is Haridwar Kumbh 2027?
The Haridwar mela runs from 14 January to 20 April 2027, according to the mela administration, which calls it Ardh Kumbh. Ten snan dates have been announced, from Makar Sankranti on Thursday, 14 January to Chaitra Purnima on Tuesday, 20 April 2027.
What are the Haridwar Kumbh 2027 Shahi snan dates?
The three Amrit snans, also called Shahi snans, are Saturday 6 March (Maha Shivaratri) and Monday 8 March (Somvati Amavasya). The third is Wednesday 14 April 2027 (Mesha Sankranti or Baisakhi). On these days the akharas take their ceremonial bath in the Ganga at Haridwar.
Is it Kumbh or Ardh Kumbh in Haridwar in 2027?
Both names are in use. The state government calls it Haridwar Kumbh 2027, while the mela administration and news agencies call it Ardh Kumbh. The ten announced snan dates and the three Amrit snans are the same under either name.
Is the first Haridwar snan on 14 or 15 January 2027?
The Haridwar mela list gives the first snan as Thursday, 14 January 2027. By the panchang, Makar Sankranti punya kaal falls on Friday, 15 January, because the Sun enters Makara at about 9:10 PM on 14 January. Check the mela notice closer to the date.
Why is Haridwar a Kumbh Mela place?
In tradition, drops of amrit from the churning of the ocean fell at four places: Haridwar, Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik. At Haridwar, Brahmakund at Har Ki Pauri is held to be that spot. The Kumbh moves between these four places by the positions of Guru and Surya.
Can I book a Ganga puja at Har Ki Pauri without travelling?
Yes. Ganga Pujan and Deep Daan at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar is listed on Divine Hindu, along with Ganga rites at Triveni Ghat, Rishikesh. The sankalp is taken in your name and gotra, and video or photos are shared as the puja page states.
To explore more temple rites and how booking works, visit Pooja Seva.
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