The annual Yellamma Devi Yatra at Khanderajuri is held in Margashirsh
month. The festival dedicated to Goddess Yellamma Devi attracts hundreds of
devotees. Yellamma Devi Yatra 2024 date is December 26. Khanderajuri is located
around 17 km from Miraj and 24 km from Sangli.
The annual yatra is also noted for a fair. The ritual
involves journey to the shrine and palki yatra.
Khanderajuri 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
Khanderajuri Yellamma Devi Yatra is annually held on Margashirsha
Krishna paksha Ekadasi tithi or the eleventh day during the waning phase of
moon as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.