Khandoba Shikar Khati Yatra is dedicated to Lord Khandoba
and is organized in Magh month. This is one of the important Yatras held to the
Jejuri Temple . Khandoba Yatra in Magh Month to Jejuri Temple
in 2025 is on February 12.
Lord Shiva is known as Martand or Malhari or Khandoba or
Khanderao. It is believed that he took the form of Martand and Malhari to kill
demons Mani and Malla.
After defeating the demons, Lord Shiva appeared in the form
of a Swayambhu lingam at Khandoba Temple .
The festival in Magh month is held from Magh Shukla Paksha
Dwadasi to Purnima. The important date is the Purnima tithi.
Khandoba Shikar Khati Yatra is annually held on Magh Purnima
Tithi or the full moon day in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar
calendar followed in Maharashtra .
It must be noted here that Yatra in Jejuri temple is held
annually in Margashirsh, Paush, Magh and Chaitra month.