Simhastha Ujjain 2016 - Kumbh Mela

Grand Simhastha, on the Kshipra's glorious ghats:

The Ujjain Kumbh mela is celebrated when the Jupiter ascends into the sun sign Leo’s quarter or the Simha constellation of zodiac signs, that is why it is known as ‘Simhastha’. The Simhastha is uncommon in Ujjain as it is the seat of lord Mahakal – the Lord of all times. The custom of showering in the holy waters of Kshipra starts on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April) and proceeds on different dates until the full moon appears in the next month of Vaishakha. The Simhastha at Ujjain has an extraordinary centrality as an uncommon design of planets happens in 12 years with the Sun in the Aries and the Jupiter in the Leo.


Dates of Ujjain Kumbh Mela


Date Day Ocassion
22 April 2016 Friday (Purnima) First Snan
09 May 2016 Monday Kumbh Snan
11 May 2016 Wednesday Kumbh Snan
17 May 2016 Wednesday Kumbh Snan
19 May 2016 Wednesday Kumbh Snan
21 May 2016 Saturday (Purnima) Shahi Snan