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महाराष्ट्र
Maharashtra Festivals
Maharashtra follows the Amanta calendar. Gudi Padwa marks the Marathi New Year. Ganesh Chaturthi — thanks to Lokmanya Tilak in 1893 — became a public 10-day movement, with millions immersing idols in the sea on Anant Chaturdashi. Gokulashtami's Dahi Handi is uniquely Maharashtrian, and Pandharpur Wari draws millions of Warkaris on foot.
Gudi Padwa
📅 March-April
Marathi New Year — gudi hoisting
Pandharpur Wari
📅 June-July
Millions walk to Vithoba temple over 21 days
Guru Purnima
📅 July
Honouring gurus
Ashadhi Ekadashi
📅 July
Culmination of Pandharpur Wari
Nag Panchami
📅 August
Serpent worship
Gokulashtami (Dahi Handi)
📅 August-September
Krishna's birth — human pyramids break curd pots
Ganesh Chaturthi (10 days)
📅 August-September
Public pandals + home installations, ends with Anant Chaturdashi Visarjan
Kojagiri Purnima
📅 October
Ashwin Purnima — moon-milk night
Diwali
📅 October-November
5-day festival — Vasu Baras, Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Bhau Beej
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