Rituals & FestivalsRamkund & Kushavarta
Amrit Snan (Shahi Snan) Explained
The principal bathing days of the Kumbh, when akharas take holy dips in an order set by tradition.
Gudi Padwa in Nashik
Nashik city
The Marathi New Year, celebrated with colourful processions, gudhi flags and traditional sweets.
Gudi Padwa marks the Marathi New Year in March or April. Families raise a gudhi, a decorated pole with a cloth, neem leaves and a silver or copper pot. Nashik's Shobha Yatras are lively, with traditional dress, drums and street rangoli. Try shrikhand and puran poli at local sweet shops.
Quick facts
- Best for
- Culture and photography
- Time needed
- Morning to afternoon
- Tip
- Join a local procession respectfully; avoid blocking roads
Please confirm dates, timings and rules with official notices before you travel.
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The 13 Akharas of Kumbh
Monastic orders of sadhus who lead the Kumbh processions, grouped into Shaiva, Vaishnava and Udasin traditions.
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Maha Shivratri at Trimbakeshwar
Night-long worship and abhishek at the Jyotirlinga, one of the busiest days in the temple's year.
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Ram Navami at Kalaram Temple
Celebrations at the black-stone Kalaram temple with processions, bhajans and special rituals.
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Ganeshotsav in Nashik
Ten days of public pandals, dhol-tasha troupes and immersion processions on the Godavari.