Yellamma Devi Yatra at Kaledhon near Khatav in Maharashtra – Godddess Yellamma Devi Fair and Festival near Khatav
Yellamma Devi Yatra at Kaledhon is held in Margashirsh
month. It is observed at the temple dedicated to the village goddess at Kaledhon
near Khatav in Satara District, Maharashtra. The festival dedicated to Goddess
Yellamma Devi attracts hundreds of devotees. Kaledhon Yellamma Yatra 2025 date
is December 16.
The annual yatra is also noted for a fair. The ritual
involves journey to the shrine and other rural rituals.
Kaledhon Yellamma Devi Temple is magnificently decorated
during the period traditionally with flowers, leaves, traditional lamps and
lights.
The day is of importance to the villagers. People from
nearby towns and villages arrive to participate in this annual fair and
festival. Important rituals, which are held only once in a year, happen during
the period.
Kaledhon Yellamma Yatra is annually held on
Margashirsha Krishna Paksha Dwadasi tithi or the twelfth day during the waning
phase of moon as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed
in Maharashtra.