Sonar Siddhanath Rathotsav is observed in Chaitra month. It
is the important fair and chariot festival at the Sonar Siddhanath Temple at Bhikawadi
Khurd at Kadegaon Taluka of Sangli District, Maharashtra. Sonar Siddhanath
Rathotsav 2025 date is April 1.
The annual fair and festival attracts hundreds of devotees.
A lavishly decorated wooden chariot is pulled through the village on the day.
It contains the utsava murti of Sonar Siddhanath. The chariot is decorated with
flowers, leaves, plantain, sugarcane, lamps and lights.
Thousands of people arrive to witness the chariot
majestically moving through the village.
Sonar Siddhanath Rathotsav at Bhikawadi Khurd is held on Chaitra
Shukla Paksha Chaturthi Tithi or the fourth day during the waxing phase of moon
Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed
in Maharashtra.
Siddhanath is worshipped in many temples in Rural Maharashtra. The popular belief is that Siddhanath is a manifestation of Lord Shiva.
Siddhanath is worshipped in many temples in Rural Maharashtra. The popular belief is that Siddhanath is a manifestation of Lord Shiva.