Balchandra Maharaj was a great saint in the Bhakti tradition
in Maharashtra . His Jayanti or birth
anniversary is annually observed in Paush Month. Bhalchandra Maharaj Jayanti 2025 date is January 20. The day is of great significance at Kankavli in Sindhudurg
District in Maharashtra .
The day is of importance at the Bhalchandra Maharaj Ashram or
Math at Kankavali. Special prayer meeting and philanthropic activities are
organized on the day. The palki of the great saint is taken around on the day.
Bhalchandra Maharaj Jayanti is annually held on Paush Krishna
Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waning phase of moon as per
traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .