Suryanarayan Yatra at Narayan Chincholi is annually observed
in Chaitra month – on Gudi Padwa day. It is an important fair and festival at
the Suryanarayana temple at Narayan Chincholi in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. The
shrine is dedicated to Lord Surya, sun god in Hinduism. Narayan Chincholi Suryanarayan
Yatra 2024 date is April 9.
The shrine is decorated with lamps, lights, flowers, leaves
and sugarcane for the occasion.
Hundreds of people participate in the unique ritual, pujas
and festivities. The temple remains open during the entire day and different
rituals take place.
Suryanarayan Yatra at Narayan Chincholi is observed on Chaitra
Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waxing phase of moon in
Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed
in Maharashtra.