Maharashtra festivals in January.

Ellora-Ajanta Festival

Ellora Caves

An annual cultural festival at the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora Caves site celebrating Indian classical art, music, and dance. Features Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, and Kuchipudi performances, along with Hindustani and Carnatic music concerts against the backdrop of the ancient rock-cut monuments.

January–February

Ganesh Jayanti (Maghi Ganesh)

Siddhatek

Celebrated in Magha (January-February) at Siddhivinayak Temple, marking Ganesha's rebirth. Three-day palkhi (palanquin) procession with devotional singing.

Ganesh Jayanti (Maghi)

Ranjangaon

Festival celebrating rebirth of Lord Ganesha in Magha (January-February) with aartis, bhajans, and processions.

Maghi Chaturthi

Theur

Festival January-February at Chintamani Temple from Chaturthi to Ashtami with temple rituals and celebrations.

Maghi Ganesh (Maghi Chaturthi)

Ozar

Festival celebrating Lord Ganesha in the month of Magh (January-February) at Vighnahar Ganapati Temple.

Maghi Ganesh Jayanti

Mahad (Raigad — Ashtavinayak)

Honors the birth/reappearance of Ganesha in the Magh month with special pujas, havans (fire rituals), recitation of sacred hymns, and a grand maha-aarti at the Varadvinayak temple.

January–February (Magh month, full moon day)

Maghi Ganesh Jayanti

Morgaon

Celebrates the birth/reappearance of Lord Ganesha in the Magh month. The festival includes special pujas, recitation of Ganesh Stotras (hymns), and deepdan (lighting of sacred lamps) at the Mayureshwar temple, drawing devotees across the Ashtavinayak circuit.

January–February (Magh month, full moon day)

Maghi Ganesh Jayanti

Lenyadri

A secondary but significant festival celebrating the rebirth/reappearance of Lord Ganesha in the Magh month. Marks another sacred occasion for the Ashtavinayak circuit, with special pujas and temple rituals.

January–February (Magh month, full moon day)

Maghi Utsav (Magha Chaturthi)

Pali (Raigad)

Celebrated January-February at Ballaleshwar temple with rituals, devotional singing, bhajans, and kirtans.