Bagad Yatra is attended by pilgrims from all over Maharashtra and is held every year at Bavadhan in Waai Taluka of Satara district. Bhairavnath Bagad Yatra is annually observed on Phalgun Krishna Paksha Panchami or the fifth day during the waning phase of moon in Phalgun month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra The festival is noted for devotees hanging from a hook from a high post. The person who agrees to dangle from the hook performs a fast for 5 days. He stays in a temple and on the Bagad day eats only Neem leaves and does not drink a single drop of water. The Bagad ritual has a history for more than 800 years. Only the person who fulfills this requirement is chosen as a Bagad. It is customary to use only Khillar bullocks for the Bagad Yatra. Bagad (Chariot of God) which is used in Yatra at Bavadhan weighs about 2 to 3 tons. Bagad (Chariot of God) has stone wheels with spokes on them, poles on tigers and sheaves on poles. The carpenter community of Bavdhan village makes this bagad. "Bagad cart" is made entirely from acacia wood. "Aladandi'' of Bagad is made of sandalwood. This annual agrarian festival attracts hundreds of devotees.
Activities:
Agricultual Activities, Animals activities like Bullock Rides.
Organized By:
Kalbhairavnath Temple Devasthan
Trustee
Bawdhan , Taluka wai , District - Satara, Maharashtra
02029900289
How to reach:
The nearest airport is Pune, which is 21 KMs away.
The nearest convenient railway station is Pune, which is 17 KMs away.
The nearest major city is Pimpari Chinchwad, which is 20KMs away.
Event Details:
Venue Address: Bawdhan , Taluka wai , District - Satara, Maharashtra
Date and time: 12 Mar 2023 - 14 Mar 2023
Ticket Information: Free
