Ramkund Ghat in Nashik, the city’s most sacred landmark, is currently undergoing a dramatic transformation ahead of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027.
The Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) has temporarily closed the Ramkund Ghat to the public from 16 May 2026 to 16 July 2026 to facilitate ongoing Ram Kal Path development works.
The restricted stretch extends from Ahilyabai Holkar Bridge to the Dutondya Maruti area. During this period, devotees and visitors will not be permitted to access the affected section of the ghat as construction activities continue.
Alternative Arrangements for Devotees
To ensure that religious activities continue without interruption, the NMC has made alternative arrangements near Yashwant Maharaj Patangan.
Rituals traditionally performed at Ramkund can be carried out at the designated space, while the daily evening aarti has also been temporarily shifted there for the duration of the works.
Devotees visiting the area are advised to follow directions issued by local authorities and use the alternative facilities provided.
Sacred Ramkund Completely Drained
While Gandhi Talav continues to be full of water, the main Ramkund tank has been completely drained, exposing the riverbed rarely seen by the public.
For many Nashikkars and devotees, Ramkund evokes sights of flowing sacred waters and the constant movement of pilgrims performing rituals along its banks. Seeing the historic kund in a dry and exposed state was a rare and emotional experience.
Heavy Machinery Reshaping the Riverfront at Ramkund
JCB excavators and construction equipment could be seen operating across the restricted zone as work on the Ram Kal Path project progressed.
The scale of activity suggests significant changes are underway, with portions of the riverfront landscape visibly altered as preparations continue ahead of the Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
While the temporary closure may cause inconvenience to devotees and visitors, it is hoped the ongoing works will improve infrastructure and facilities for the millions of pilgrims expected during the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
For now, however, Ramkund remains in a state that few have witnessed before – quiet, exposed, and undergoing a transformation that will shape the future of one of Nashik’s most revered sacred spaces.
Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026-28 Dates
- Dhwajarohan : 31 Oct 2026
- 1st Amrit Snaan : 2 Aug 2027
- 2nd Amrit Snaan : 31 Aug 2027
- 3rd Amrit Snaan : 11 Sep 2027
- Conclusion : 24 July 2028
