Macchindranath Yatra is annually held in Magh month. The
annual jatra is held to the Macchindranath Temple atop a hill at Malang Gad
near Kalyan, Maharashtra. Macchindranath Yatra 2018 date is January 31. Hundreds
of devotees visit Vajreshwari Devi Mandir during the festival. The shrine is
located around 13 km from Kalyan.
Macchindranath was a saint from the Nath Panth. He meditated
here for very long period. He was the founder of the Nath Jogi sect.
The day is of importance to the villagers at Malang Gad.
People from nearby towns and villages arrive to participate in this annual fair
and festival. Important rituals are held during the period.
Macchindranath Yatra is annually held on Magh Purnima tithi
or the full moon day in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar
followed in Maharashtra.