Sant Mahipati Maharaj Punyatithi is annually observed in
Shravan month. It is the death anniversary of Mahipati Maharaj, who wrote biographies
of prominent Hindu saints in Maharashtra. Sant Mahipati Maharaj Punyatithi 2025 date is August 20.
The day is of great importance at Taharabad near Rahuri in
Ahmednagar District. A memorial and temple dedicated to the saint is located
here. One can have glimpse of the padukas of the saint here.
Sant Mahipati Maharaj (1715 - 1790) literary works on the lives
of Varkari saints are considered most authoritative.
The punyatithi is annually observed on Shravan Krishna
Paksha Dwadasi Tithi or the 12th day during the waning phase of moon as per
traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.