Maharashtra festivals in August.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Theur

Celebrated August-September at Chintamani Temple for 10 days with temple ceremonies and processions honoring Chintamani Vinayaka.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ranjangaon

Grand celebration at Mahaganapati Temple, one of the eight Ashtavinayak temples believed to house the most powerful form of Ganesha.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Siddhatek

Grand celebration August-September at Siddhivinayak Temple for five days with elaborate rituals and ceremonies.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Mumbai

India's largest public festival. 10 days of Ganesh idol worship culminating in immersion processions. Lalbaugcha Raja draws millions. Girgaon Chowpatty hosts the grand immersion.

August/September (10 days)

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ozar

Celebrated at Vighnahar Ganapati Temple, one of the eight Ashtavinayak temples. Birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha with temple decorations, processions, and devotional rituals.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Pali (Raigad)

Grand celebration at Ballaleshwar Ganpati Temple, one of the eight Ashtavinayak temples.

Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganeshotsav)

Pune

Pune is where public Ganesh Chaturthi began — Tilak started it in 1893. Dagdusheth, Kasba Ganpati are famous mandals. 5 Manache Ganpatis lead the procession.

August/September (10 days)

Kumbh Mela

Nashik

Millions take holy dips in the Godavari at Ramkund. Transforms Nashik for months.

Next: ~2027 (every 12 years)

Nag Panchami (Battis Shirala)

Kolhapur

Battis Shirala near Kolhapur is famous for live cobra worship during Nag Panchami — deeply traditional and controversial.

July/August