Basaveshwar Yatra is annually observed in Chaitra month. It
is the important fair and festival at the Basaveshwar Tempe here at Hitni in Gadhinglaj
Taluka of Kolhapur District in Maharashtra. Basaveshwar, also known as
Basavanna or Sri Basaveshwara, is the founder of Lingayatism or Lingayat Sect
or Veerashaivism. Hitni Basaveshwar Yatra 2026 date is March 24.
The annual yatra attracts hundreds of devotees to the
village. It is an important event here. Special offerings and prayers are
offered during the period.
Basaveshwar Yatra at Hitni is observed on Chaitra Shukla
Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waxing phase of moon in Chaitra
month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.