Sant Savata Mali Punyatithi is annually observed in Ashada
month. It is the death anniversary of poet saint Sant Savata Mali. He was an
ardent devotee of Lord Vithoba of Pandharpur. Sant Savata Mali Punyatithi 2025 date is July 23.
A farmer by profession, He sang the glory of Lord Vithoba of Pandharpur. His poems
are even today recited by warkaris.
A temple dedicated to Sant Savata Mali is located at Aran in
Maharashtra.
He has followers throughout Maharashtra. His abhangs are sang by followers of varkari sect.
Sant Savata Mali Punyatithi is annually observed on Ashadha
Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the 14th day during the waning phase of moon as
per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.