Marleshwar Yatra is annually held on Makar Sankranti day. This is
one of the important festivals at Marleshwar
Temple at Maral near Ratnagiri in Maharashtra . Marleshwar Yatra 2024 date is January 15.
The shrine is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva.
Believed to have been established by Parasuram, Marleshwar
is a cave temple and is surrounded by huge trees and herbs. The cave shrine is
famous for snakes which are seen always in the premises.
The annual festival celebrates the marriage of Marleshwar
and Goddess Girija Devi. The yatra attracts thousands of devotees.
Marleshwar Yatra at Maral is annually held on Makar
Sankranti day as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .