Katra Devi Jatra and Festival

2 February 2024

Rajapur , Ratnagiri District

Katradevi Yatra at Sagve near Rajapur in Maharashtra – Katra Devi Jatra and Festival

he annual Katradevi Yatra at Sagve is held in Paush month. The festival or Jatra is dedicated to Goddess Katra Devi attracts scores of devotees. Katradevi Yatra 2024 date is February 2. Sagve village is located near Rajapur in Ratnagiri District in Maharashtra. Sagwe is located around 30 km west of Rajapur.

The fair and festival in honor of Goddess Katra Devi is unique to the region. The murti of Goddess is taken out on the day.

Goddess Katra Devi is the kuldevi or family deity of many old families in the region.

The temple is decorated with lamps and lights for the occasion.

Katradevi Yatra is annually held on Paush Krishna paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning phase of moon as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra.