Shri Gajanan Maharaj’s 116th Punyatithi  Festival Concluded in a Devotional Atmosphere
The 116th Punyatithi Festival of Shri Gajanan Maharaj was celebrated by Shri Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan, Shegaon, from 12 September 2026 to 15 September 2026, in accordance with religious traditions and customs.
During the festival, various religious programmes were conducted every day, including Kakad Aarti from 6.00 a.m. to 6.45 a.m., Gatha Bhajan from 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m., discourse from 4.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m., Haripath from 5.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m., and Shrihari Kirtan from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. During the week-long festival, kirtans were delivered by renowned kirtankars including H.B.P. Prashant Buwa Takote of Shirsoli, H.B.P. Suresh Buwa Bakade of Pophali, H.B.P. Bharat Buwa Chaudhari of Kanherwadi, H.B.P. Achyut Buwa Dastapurkar of Parbhani, and H.B.P. Nivrutti Buwa Tarale of Vyala, among others.
The Shri Ganesh Yag and Varun Yag commenced on Bhadrapada Shukla Pratipada and the Purnahuti (concluding ceremony) of the Yag was performed at 10.00 a.m. on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. A Shrihari Kirtan was also organised on the occasion of Shri’s Samadhi ceremony, following which the programme concluded.
This year, 397 Dindis (devotional processions) participated in the service of Shri Gajanan Maharaj during the Punyatithi Festival. Of these, 80 new Dindis that fulfilled the prescribed requirements were provided with 10 cymbals (taal), 1 veena, 1 mridang, sacred literature including Shri Dnyaneshwari, Shri Tukaram Gatha and Shri Eknathi Bhagwat, as well as Shri Mauli flags.
The old Dindis were provided with financial assistance as per the prescribed rules for the repair of devotional musical instruments and other necessary arrangements. Arrangements were also made for Mahaprasad for the Warkaris participating in the Bhajani Dindis who arrived for the festival. A first-aid centre was also made available at the Visava Complex.
During the festival period, along with Shegaon, Samadhi Festivals of Shri Gajanan Maharaj were also celebrated at the Sansthan’s branches at Pandharpur, Alandi, Trimbakeshwar, Pandharpur, Omkareshwar and Girda. Mahaprasad was distributed to more than 1,10,000 devotees at these centres.
Thus, by the grace of Shri Gajanan Maharaj, the Sansthan was privileged to render service to the Warkaris and devotees during the festival.