Moshi Kanifnath Palkhi Prasthan is observed in Shravan month
and is dedicated to Kanifnath, one of the nine Maha Yogis of Navnath Sampradaya.
Moshi located near Pimpri Chinchwad in Maharashtra houses a sacred
place dedicated to the great saint. Kanifnath Palkhi Prasthan 2024 date is August 17.
Kanifnath is believed to be an incarnation of Prabuddha
Narayan and is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana.
Kanifnath Palkhi Prasthan is annually held on Shravan Shukla
Paksha Dwadasi tithi or the 12th day during the waxing phase of moon in Shravan
month as per traditional lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.
The Kanifnath Palkhi or carrying of the palanquin attracts hundreds
of followers of the Navnath Sampradaya.