Haridwar Kumbha Mela — 2027
Thursday, March 4, 2027 – Thursday, April 15, 2027
Registrations for this event will begin on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
About the Event
The religious fairs held in India from time immemorial are known as Kumbha Melas; they have kept spiritual goals in the sight of the multitude.
— Paramahansa Yogananda
Inspired by these words of our beloved Gurudeva, Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (YSS) has been organizing camps during Kumbha Melas. In 2025, we organized a camp at the Prayagraj Kumbha Mela, which was attended by many YSS and SRF devotees.
At Haridwar, YSS has been holding a camp at every Kumbha and Ardh Kumbha Mela since 1992, exception being the previous one due to the Covid pandemic. Similarly, we are planning to set up a YSS Camp at the Haridwar Kumbha Mela in 2027. YSS/SRF devotees are welcome to attend this camp.
The camp will be operational on the Kumbha Mela grounds from March 4 to April 15, 2027. This period will cover the bathing days of:
- Maha Shivaratri (Saturday, March 6) — Amrit Snan
- Phalguna (Somavati) Amavasya (Monday, March 8) — Amrit Snan
- Nav Samvatsar (Wednesday, April 7)
- Mesh Sankranti/Baisakhi (Wednesday, April 14) — Amrit Snan
All three Amrit Snan (Shahi Snan) days of the Mela fall within this period. Throughout the camp period at the Kumbha Mela, various spiritual programmes will be conducted by YSS sannyasis to enrich the stay of devotees. These will include morning and evening group meditations, kirtans (devotional chanting), and satsangas.
Highlights from Previous Camps at the Prayagraj Kumbha Mela
A Blessed Experience
Shared below are a few testimonials from devotees who participated in previous camps organized by YSS at the Prayagraj Kumbha Mela.
Programme Details
Remittances:
- The Registration Fee is ₹ 2,500 per person. This fee is inclusive of meal charges.
- If you are finding it difficult to pay the Registration Fee, please contact us.
Registration Information
Detailed information regarding the registration process is as follows:
Online Registration through Devotee Portal:
For quicker and easier registration, devotees can register online through the YSS Devotee Portal.
Registration by Contacting YSS Helpdesk:
Please call (0651) 6655 555 or email helpdesk@yssi.org and provide the following details:
- Your full name
- Age
- Address
- Email and Telephone number
- YSS Lessons Registration number (or SRF Membership Number)
- Age and gender of other members in your group (if any) and how they are related to you
- Dates of your proposed arrival and departure
You may remit the amount using the payment link that will be sent to your mobile or email address.
Registration for SRF devotees:
- We request interested SRF devotees to contact YSS Helpdesk by email (helpdesk@yssi.org) and provide all their details as mentioned above.
- SRF devotees are welcome to participate in the spiritual programmes organized by YSS at the Camp and also avail of the meals and accommodation facilities. However, considering the austere living arrangements at the Camp, we suggest that they make their own accommodation arrangements in any of the nearby hotels.
Please note:
- YSS/SRF devotees between the ages of 12 and 75 are eligible to participate in this camp.
- Due to the limited facilities available, registrations will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Alternative dates may be allotted in case of heavy rush on the dates of your preference.
- On successful registration, you will receive a confirmation through either email or WhatsApp or SMS, which you should bring with you to the Camp. If you don’t receive such a notification, please contact us.
- If your registration is confirmed but you are unable to attend, the Registration Fee will neither be refunded nor transferred to another person.
- The Camp facilities are primarily intended for YSS devotees. However, if your family members or close friends and relatives are interested in being part of the visiting group, they are welcome to join as well.
For those registered, the accommodation at the YSS Camp is limited to four days and three nights, including the days of arrival and departure, to ensure that the maximum number of devotees can utilize the limited facilities while fulfilling their bathing and other observances.
Please note:
- As facilities at the camp are limited, only those persons whose accommodation has been confirmed by YSS will be allowed to stay in the camp. You are requested not to bring along friends and family members who do not have such confirmation.
- Men and women will be accommodated in separate tents, so families are requested to pack accordingly.
Accommodation Facility
The accommodation at the camp will consist of tents pitched on sand, with floors covered in straw and topped with tarpaulin.
- Beds, pillows, and blankets will be provided, but please bring your own bedsheets, pillow covers, and sleeping bags.
- The weather in Haridwar will be fairly warm in March, growing hotter through April. Please bring sun protection, proper hydration, and light cotton clothing, with a light shawl or stole for early mornings in March. Indicative temperatures are as follows:
- Daytime: 25°C–37°C (77°F–99°F)
- Nighttime: 13°C–22°C (55°F–72°F)
- You may also want to bring a raincoat or umbrella (as occasional rain is possible during these months), mosquito repellent cream, a torch, your asana, and other items of personal use.
Meals
Simple meals will be provided to devotees at no extra charge.
Nearby Hotels
Devotees with special needs for accommodation or diet during the Kumbha Mela may please make their own arrangements in any of the nearby hotels. A list of such hotels will be made available in December.
Reaching Haridwar:
- By Air: Dehradun (Jolly Grant) Airport (DED) is about 35 kms from Haridwar.
- By Rail: Haridwar Junction (HW) is the main railway station.
- By Road: Haridwar is about 210 kms from Delhi on NH-334 via Roorkee.
During Special Bathing Dates:
Due to large crowds, vehicle access may be limited. Please pack light in case you need to walk to the camp.
Contact Details for Enquiries
Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Math — Ranchi
Paramahansa Yogananda Path
Ranchi – 834001
Jharkhand
Phone: (0651) 6655 555 (Mon-Sat, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Email: kumbha@yssi.org
