Veer Mhaskoba Yatra is held in Magh month. It is the annual
fair and festival at a sacred place (Veer Mhaskoba temple or mandir) at Vir
village in Pune District of Maharashtra. This annual jatra attract scores of
devotees. Veer Mhaskoba Yatra 2024 date is February 23. The temple is located around
26 km from Saswad and 32 km from Jejuri.
Veer Mhaskoba is the manifestation of the Kala Bhairava form
of Shiva.
The shrine is decorated with lamps for the occasion.
Special pujas and rituals are held. Processions are another highlight.
Veer Mhaskoba Yatra is held annually on Magh
Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi tithi or the fourteenth day during the waxing phase of
moon in Magh month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.