Simhastha 2028.Reserve your pooja and guide before the Shahi Snan rush.
Simhastha begins in
Ujjain weather now
☀️ Clear sky · feels like 24°
23°C
Opening
27 March 2028
First Shahi Snan
9 April 2028
Second Shahi Snan
23 April 2028
Final Shahi Snan
8 May 2028
Closing
27 May 2028
What we arrange for you
Temples to plan around
Tap a temple to ask about timings and access for your dates. Images are representative.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
The south-facing Jyotirlinga at the heart of Simhastha.
Ram Ghat
The main Shahi Snan ghat, with the evening Shipra aarti.
Kaal Bhairav Temple
Ujjain's guardian deity, a short ride from Mahakal.
Harsiddhi Mata Temple
A Shakti Peeth with deep stambhs lit at dusk.
Mangalnath Temple
Birthplace of Mangal, for Mangal Dosh pooja.
Siddhavat
The sacred banyan where families perform pind daan.
Chintaman Ganesh
An ancient Ganesh temple just outside the city.
Sandipani Ashram
Where Shri Krishna studied, quiet on non-snan days.
Simhastha 2028 bathing dates
From the opening snan to the Purna Ahuti. The three Shahi Snan days, when the Akharas bathe, are marked. Dates are as announced; the Mela authority notifies the final schedule.
Mon, 27 March 2028
Pratham Pavitra Snan
Chaitra Shukla Pratipada · Opening bath, Simhastha begins
Tue, 4 April 2028
Chaitra Navami Snan
Chaitra Shukla Navami · Ram Navami worship and bathing
Sun, 9 April 2028
★ First Shahi Snan
Amrit Snan · Akharas lead the royal procession to the Shipra
Reserve this date →Fri, 14 April 2028
Vaishakha Panchami Snan
Vaishakha Krishna Panchami · Early Vaishakha bathing day
Wed, 19 April 2028
Vaishakha Dashami Snan
Vaishakha Krishna Dashami · Bathing and observances on the Shipra
Sun, 23 April 2028
★ Second Shahi Snan
Amrit Snan · Expected to be the most crowded day
Reserve this date →Mon, 1 May 2028
Vaishakha Saptami Snan
Vaishakha Shukla Saptami · River worship and bathing
Fri, 5 May 2028
Ekadashi Snan
Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi · Fasting and Vishnu worship
Mon, 8 May 2028
★ Final Shahi Snan
Amrit Snan · The last royal bath of Simhastha
Reserve this date →Mon, 15 May 2028
Jyeshtha Saptami Snan
Jyeshtha Krishna Saptami · Pilgrimage in the closing weeks
Sat, 27 May 2028
Purna Ahuti
Closing ceremony · Simhastha concludes
Reserve your place
- Shahi Snan days fill first
- Free to request
- Reply within 24 hours
Questions
Do I pay anything when I send a request?
No. A request only reserves your place in our queue. Our team calls or WhatsApps you to confirm the pandit or Margdarshak, the date and the price before anything is booked.
Why book this early for 2028?
Every pandit and Margdarshak can only take a few families on a Shahi Snan day, and the three Shahi Snan dates are when most pilgrims want to be in Ujjain. Requests are confirmed in the order they arrive.
Can MargKGB book the Mahakal Bhasma Aarti for me?
No. Bhasma Aarti passes are issued only by the Mahakaleshwar temple's official booking. We will tell you how it works and plan the rest of your day around it.
Are these dates final?
They are the dates announced for Simhastha 2028. The Mela authority notifies the final schedule; if anything changes, we will tell everyone who has sent a request.