सिंहस्थ
Ujjain · Once in 12 years
Simhasth 2028
The great Kumbh returns to the banks of the Shipra (Kshipra). Take the sacred dip, behold the Shahi Snan, and seek the blessings of Mahakal — with VastX by your side from Indore.
- April – May 2028
- Shipra (Kshipra)
- Shahi Snan · Mahakal Darshan
हर हर महाकाल
A confluence of cosmos and faith
Every twelve years, the heavens align over Ujjain and millions gather where the sacred meets the eternal.
One of Four Kumbh Kshetras
Ujjain is one of only four sacred sites — with Prayagraj, Haridwar and Nashik — where the Kumbh descends. Here it is known as Simhasth.
When Jupiter Enters Simha
The mela falls when Brihaspati (Jupiter) moves into Simha (Leo) rashi — hence the name Simhasth — an alignment that returns once every twelve years.
A Dip That Liberates
Devotees believe a holy dip in the Shipra during Simhasth washes away lifetimes of karma and bestows moksha — the soul's release.
The Land of Mahakal
Ujjain is the abode of Mahakaleshwar, the king of time. Simhasth unites the cosmic, the sacred and the eternal on the banks of the Shipra.
कब
When
April – May 2028
कहाँ
Where
Ujjain · Shipra (Kshipra)
कितनी बार
How Often
Once in 12 years
Exact Shahi Snan (royal bath) dates are announced by the administration closer to the mela.
Temples & ghats of the holy kshetra
Beyond the Shipra lies a circuit of timeless shrines — each a tirtha in its own right.
Ram Ghat
राम घाटThe principal bathing ghat on the Shipra, where the great Shahi Snan unfolds.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
महाकालेश्वरThe self-manifested Jyotirlinga and the spiritual heart of Ujjain.
Mangalnath Temple
मंगलनाथRevered as the birthplace of Mars (Mangal) and a centre of cosmic worship.
Harsiddhi Temple
हरसिद्धिA powerful Shakti Peeth famed for its towering deepstambhs aglow at dusk.
Kal Bhairav
काल भैरवThe guardian deity of Ujjain, worshipped with timeless, unusual offerings.
Sandipani Ashram
सांदीपनिWhere Shri Krishna and Sudama received their learning — a living tirtha.
Experiences that stir the soul
शाही स्नान
Shahi Snan
Witness the royal bath as akharas process to the Shipra at dawn — a river of saffron, conch and chant.
अखाड़ा
Naga Sadhus & Akharas
Ash-clad ascetics and ancient akharas emerge from the Himalayas, their darshan a rare blessing.
महा आरती
Maha Aarti on the Ghats
As night falls, a thousand diyas and the Shipra aarti turn the riverbank into liquid gold.
प्रवचन
Pravachans & Bhajans
Saints, kathas and devotional song fill the kshetra — wisdom and bhakti in equal measure.
Your Simhasth, arranged with care
From doorstep pickup in Indore to your dip in the Shipra — we handle the crowds, the routes and the rituals so you can simply pray.
Simhasth Day Darshan
Doorstep pickup from Indore, a guided Shipra snan and Mahakal darshan, returning the same evening.
- ✦ Doorstep / airport pickup
- ✦ Shipra snan assistance
- ✦ Mahakal darshan coordination
Simhasth Stay & Snan
An overnight Ujjain stay timed around an auspicious bathing day, with all temple logistics handled.
- ✦ Curated Ujjain stay
- ✦ Snan-day timing
- ✦ Crowd-smart routing
Group & Family Yatra
Tempo travellers and coaches for families and groups, with a coordinator dedicated to your yatra.
- ✦ 13 to 35-seater fleet
- ✦ Dedicated coordinator
- ✦ Senior-citizen friendly
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know before you travel with VastX. Still curious? Call us at +91 78030 40887.
The next Simhasth Kumbh Mela in Ujjain is in 2028, expected around April–May. It is held once every twelve years on the banks of the Shipra river, when Jupiter enters Leo (Simha rashi). Exact Shahi Snan dates are announced by the administration closer to the event.
Simhasth is Ujjain's Kumbh Mela — one of four sacred Kumbh gatherings in India. Devotees take a holy dip in the Shipra to cleanse karma and seek moksha. It blends astronomy, faith and the energy of Mahakaleshwar, the lord of time.
Ujjain is about 55 km from Indore, roughly a 1 to 1.5-hour drive. VastX Tours & Travels offers doorstep and airport pickup from Indore for Simhasth darshan and snan, with crowd-smart routing and full temple coordination.
Yes. VastX offers same-day darshan, overnight stay-and-snan, and group/family yatra packages for Simhasth 2028 — including chauffeur-driven transport from Indore, Ujjain stays, Shipra snan assistance and Mahakal darshan coordination. Call +91 78030 40887 to plan early.
The highlights are the Shahi Snan (royal bath) when akharas process to the Shipra, the darshan of Naga sadhus, the Maha Aarti on Ram Ghat, and pravachans and bhajans across the kshetra, alongside Mahakaleshwar darshan.
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