Ardh Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2027
About us
Swami Amlanand Yoga Ashram is situated in Kumbh Nagri Haridwar in Uttarakhand State which is 200 km from New Delhi. Haridwar is known as the Gateway to the Himalayas and ashram is located in Kankhal, Jagjeetpur, just 15 minutes walk to sacred river Ganga. We, ashram’s team under Diksha-Ji guidance announce to offer a spiritual darshan of Ardh-Kumbh Mela in Haridwar which is going to be celebrated in 2027 in between January to April. Ashram has its own daily routine and provide accommodation, satvik meals, yoga practices, fir puja, kirtan and chanting and guides and toure to Kumbh Mela as well as sacred dip into Ganga and taxi facility on additional cost.
Important Dates
Main Bathing Dates
- 14 January 2027 : Makar Sakranti
- 06 February 2027 : Mauni Amavasya
- 11 February 2027 : Basant Panchami
- 20 February 2027 : Magh Purnima
Four Nectar Bath
- 06 March 2027 : Maha Shivratri
- 08 March 2027 : Somti Amavasya
- 14 April 2027 : Baisakhi
- 20 April 2027 : Chaitra Purnima
Ardh Kumbh Mela Haridwar 2027
Ardh- Kumbh Mela (Half Kumbh) is a major Hindu Pilgrimage held every six years either Haridwar or Prayagraj, serving as a significant mid-point between the full 12 yeras Kumbh Melas, attracting millions for ritual bathing in sacred rivers to cleanse sins and attain spiritual liberation.Â
What is Kumbh Mela?
Kumbh Mela is one of the most auspicious religious mass pilgrimage event in Hinduism which occurs in every 12 years. It is also one of the largest peaceful gatherings of people anywhere in the world with millions of devotees and pilgrims partaking in the grand pilgrimage and take a dip in the holy river the Ganges to absolve all their sins.
Spiritual gurus from all over the country come Kumbh Mela, to witness the auspicious Hindu cultural and religious festival. Kumbh Mela allows you to introspect and explore the spiritual side with guidance of some of the most renowned spiritual guides.
Haridwar is one of the four holy sites that host the kumbh Mela (others are Prayagraj, Ujjain and Nashik). It is considered sacred because
- It is where the nectar of immortality (Amrit) fell during the Samudra Manthan (Churning of the ocean).
- It is located on the banks of the Ganga River, one of Hinduism’s holiest river.
- Pilgrims believe bathing in the Ganga during Mahakumbh absolves sins and ends the cycle of rebirth.
Why Kumbh Mela celebrates in Haridwar?
Haridwar is consideres one of the Sapta Puri oe ‘Seven holy places’ according to Hinduism. The Kumbh fair traces its origin in the ancient legend of Samudra Manthan. When the battle of churning ocean between Devas and Asuras led to the creation of Amrit, The Lord Vishnu instructed Garuda to fly away with the elixir to keep it beyond the reaches of asuras.Â
Reserved and sacred texts in Hinduism proclaim Haridwar to be one of the four places whwere frops of Amrit, the elixir of immotality were dropped from the Kumbn (pot) by Garuda, the celestial bird of Lord Vishnu.
Kumbh Rites and Rituals
Millions of pilgrims congregate on the banks of river Ganges to take part in the ritual bathing. It is believed taking a dip in the Holy water at the auspicious Kumbh Mela cleanse devotees of all their sins.
Another popular ritual at Kumbh Mela is the Peshwai procession which marks the arrival of members of different akhaara and sect of sadus. For example, the Naga sadus are the first to enter the holy water according to the fair tradition. Other rituals like devotional singing of hymns and religious discourse also take place at the Kumbh.
One another important aspect of Kumbh fair is the darshan of ascetics, sadhus and sages who usually nomadic, congregate at the Kumbh fair at large number. The hindu pilgrims and devotees who visit Kumbh make sure to seek blessings and guidance from the sadhus towards their own spiritual life.
- Shahi Snan (Royal Bath): The most important ritual, where Naga sadhus and akharas (religious orders) take the first holy dip at pre-decided times.
- Snan Parv (Bathing days): Specific auspicious dates are set for the general public to bathe in the river.
- Darshan of Sadhus & Akharas: Witness various sects of sadhus, including Naga, Udasin, Vaishnav, Shaiva, and others, who only appear during Kumbh.
- Religious Discourses & Yajnas: Spiritual gatherings, bhajans, kirtans, yagnas and Ganga Aarti are held across Haridwar.
FAQ's
Would you Arrange Taxi?
Yes, we can arrange taxi for pick-up and drop-off to airport/ train station. We can alo arrange taxi/ tuk tuk for day trips in Haridwar, Rishkesh and dehradun.Â
How far is Ashram from New Delhi Airport?
Ashram is situated in Haridwar, 200 km from New Delhi Airport. It takes 5 to 6 hours to reach Haridwar by car, bus or train.
How far is Ashram from Dehradun Airport?
Ashram is situated in Haridwar, 25 km from Dehradun Airport. It takes 45 min to 1 hour to reach Haridwar by car or bus.Â
What kind of rooms are there in ashram?
There are shared or private room available at the ashram on different price.
What kind of food does ashram offer?
In Ashram you will get satvik food. (3 Meals per day)
How the ashram day routine looks like?
6:00 AM – 6:25 AM : Pranayama/ Meditation/ Shatkarma
06:30 AM – 07:55 AM : Hatha Yoga Asana Practice
08:15 AM – 08:40 AM : Fire Puja
09:00 AM – 09:30 Am : Breakfast
01:00 PM – 01:30 PMÂ :Â Lunch
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM :  Yoga Asana Class
06:00Â PM – 06:30 PMÂ :Â Dinner
07:00 PM – 08:00 PM : Kirtan/ Vedic Chanting, Transformation Experience
How far is Ganga from Ashram?
Ganga is 15 minutes walk from the ashram.
Does Ashram provides tour guide for Kumbh Mela?
Yes, Ashram provides tour guide to show you haridwar during Kumbh on additional cost.