Marleshwar Yatra Sangameshawar

15 January 2024

Marleshwar Temple in Maral Village, Sangameshwar Taluka, Ratnagiri District

Marleshwar Yatra is a spiritual festival that takes place annually on Makar Sankranti in Sangameshwar, Maharashtra. The festival is held at the Marleshwar Temple, a small Shiva temple located in a cave. The temple is said to have been established by Lord Parashurama on Makar Sankranti.

Activities

The annual festival celebrates the marriage of Marleshwar and Goddess Girija Devi. The yatra attracts thousands of devotees.  A Religious Event at Marleshwar temple, a fair is organised every January when millions of people visit the temple during the fair. programs like music, plays, kirtans, bhajans continue for the two days. Mahaprasad is also distributed to all the Devotees. Traditional play like Dashavatar or Shivcharitra  is organised.

How to reach

 The nearest airport is Ratnagiri Airport, which is 25 KMs away.

 The nearest convenient railway station is Ratnagiri, which is 35 KMs away.

The nearest major city is Sangameshwar, which is 30KMs away.