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Maharashtrian spiritual heritage is defined by the 10-day grand Ganesh Utsav founded by Lokmanya Tilak, the devotional Varkari Palkhi pilgrimage to Lord Vitthal in Pandharpur, and the vibrant Gudi Padwa flag hoisting.
Cultural HighlightsGanesh Utsav Murti Sthapana, Gudi Flag Raising, Varkari Palkhi Wari, Modak Offerings & Haldi Kumkum
🌕 Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi📍 Ganeshotsav
Ganesh Chaturthi
A 10-day grand public celebration honoring Ganapati Bappa with elaborate pandals, dhol tasha, and modaks.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Chaitra Shukla Pratipada📍 Marathi Nav Varsh
Gudi Padwa
The Maharashtrian New Year marked by raising the auspicious Gudi flag outside homes to signify victory.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi📍 Pandharpur Wari
Ashadhi Ekadashi (Pandharpur Wari)
A centuries-old 21-day walking pilgrimage (Wari) of Varkaris carrying the padukas of saints to Lord Vitthal.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Ashvin Purnima📍 Kojagiri Poornima
Kojagiri Purnima
Harvest festival worshiping Goddess Lakshmi; drinking Masala Doodh (spiced milk) under the autumn full moon.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Shravana Purnima📍 Coconut Festival
Narali Purnima
A coastal fisherfolk festival marking the end of the monsoon by offering coconuts to Varuna Deva for calm seas.
View Regional Puja Guide →🌕 Somvati Amavasya📍 Somvati Amavasya Yatra
Khandoba Yatra (Jejuri)
The turmeric-drenched (Bhandara) festival in Jejuri honoring Lord Khandoba, a fierce warrior form of Shiva.
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