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Kanifnath Yatra 2024 at Madhi near Ahmednagar – Kanifnath Fair and Festival

Kanifnath Yatra is dedicated to Kanifnath, also known as Kanhoba. He is one of the nine Maha Yogis of Navnath Sampradaya. The annual fair and festival dedicated to Kanifnath is observed in Phalgun month. Kanifnath Yatra 2024 date is March 30. Samadhi of Kanifnath is located at Madhi near Ahmednagar. Kanifnath is believed to be an incarnation of Prabuddha Narayan and is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana. Kanifnath Yatra is annually held from Phalgun Krishna Paksha Panchami to Chaitra Shukla Paksha Pratipada (Gudi Padwa). The most important day is Phalgun Krishna Paksha Panchami or the fifth day during the waning phase of moon in Phalgun month as per traditional lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra . More than 500,000 people visit the Samadhi Sthal or the final resting place of Kanifnath.

Lakshmi Devi Yatra at Hasurchampu near Kolhapur – Lakshmi Devi Temple Festival at Hasurchampu

Lakshmi Devi Yatra is annually held at Hasurchampu Village near Kolhapur in Maharashtra . It is observed in Phalgun month. It is the annual temple festival at the Lakshmi Devi Temple located here. Hasurchampu Lakshmi Devi Yatra 2024 date is March 30. Lakshmi Devi Temple at Hasurchampu is famous for its sculptures. This is a beautiful temple in the Kolhapur region of Maharashtra . The annual festival of the temple is referred as jatra or yatra and it attracts scores of devotees. Palkhi, chariot and other rituals are held on the day. Lakshmi Devi Yatra is observed on Phalgun Krishna Paksha Panchami Tithi or the fifth day during waning phase of moon in Phalgun month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .

Savitribai Phule Punyatithi – Death Anniversary of Savitribai Phule

Savitribai Jyotirao Phule was a social reformer in  Maharashtra . Savitribai Phule Punyatithi is her death anniversary and it is annually held on March 10. She was died on 10 March 1897. She along with her husband, Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, played an important role in women’s education and widow remarriage in  Maharashtra . She ably supported her husband in his social reforms. She is also a pioneer of the modern Marathi Poetry. She was the first female teacher of the first women’s school in  Maharashtra . She opened school for Untouchable girls in 1852. She openly supported widow remarriage and opened a home to help orphaned widows and children. During the plague of 1857, she and her son opened clinic and helped thousands of plague victims. She was born on January 3, 1831. 

Girikshit – Bhagvan Vishnu is referred by This Name in the Rig Veda

Girikshit is one among the numerous names of Bhagvan Vishnu. In fact, this name is found in the Rig Veda. Girikshit means mountain dwelling or one who resides in the mountain. Some scholars are of the view that the name is strange as Vishnu is normally associated with pastoral or water or society and never with mountains. But some scholars are of the view that it was a reference to a future incarnation of Vishnu. Balaji or Srinivasa or Venkateswara – the deity who blesses and offers relief in the dark age of Kali Yuga. Vishnu appeared as Balaji or Srinivasa or Venkateswara in the Tirumala Hills. He resides there surrounded by seven hills. In fact he is one of the most popular deities in Hinduism in Kali Yuga. Girishtha is also a name used to refer to Bhagvan Vishnu.

Satam Maharaj Punyatithi at Dhanoli near Sawantwadi

Satam Maharaj was a great saint the Bhakti tradition in Maharashtra . His punyatithi or death anniversary is annually observed in Phalgun month. Satam Maharaj Punyatithi 2024 date is March 27. The day is of importance at Dhanoli near Sawantwadi in Maharashtra . Satam Maharaj performed numerous miracles during his lifetime. He also spread the teaching of love, humility and truth. His living style while on earth itself was a great lesson.  Satam Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed on Phalgun Krishna Paksha Dwitiya tithi or the second day during the waning phase of moon in Phalgun month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .