Sant Niloba Maharaj Yatra is annually observed in Phalgun
month. It is dedicated to Sant Niloba Maharaj who was an ardent devotee of Lord
Vithoba. The day is of significance at Pimpalner near Ahmednagar in Maharashtra . Sant Niloba Maharaj Yatra in 2025 begins on February 28.
Sant Niloba Maharaj was a great devotee and follower of the Vithoba
sect. He is believed to have hard the darshan of Lord Vitthal and Sant Tukaram
Maharaj. His Abhangs (poetry) are very famous and they portray the life of Sri
Krishna.
Sant Niloba Maharaj Yatra is held from Phalgun Shukla Paksha
Pratipada Tithi or first day during the waxing phase of moon in Phalgun month as
per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .