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 .