Ramtirth Yatra is annually observed in Magh month. It is
undertaken to the sacred place at Ram Teerth at Ajara in Kolhapur District of
Maharashtra. The town is located around 92 km south of Kolhapur and around 23
southwest of Gadhinglaj. Ramtirth Yatra 2024 date is March 9.
The main rituals are observed at the Shiva and Bhagavan Sri
Ram Temple here. Legend has it that Bhagavan Sri Ram stayed here during his
exile period in the Ramayana.
The Yatra attracts hundreds of devotees. People also flock
to the fair and festival organized during the period.
Processions, pujas, various rituals, traditional music,
dance and food are the part of the festivities.
Ramtirth Yatra is observed on Magh Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
Tithi or the fourteenth day during the waning phase of moon in Magh month as
per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.