Kumbh Mela is one of India's most sacred Hindu festivals that occurs every 12 years in Nashik, Maharashtra. It celebrates the legend of drops of nectar falling into holy rivers, including the Godavari River in Nashik. During the Kumbh Mela, pilgrims gather to bathe in the river, believing it will wash away their sins. The next Nashik Kumbh Mela will take place from July 14 to September 25, 2015, with auspicious bathing dates that will draw large crowds to participate in religious ceremonies.