Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
The Maheshwari community honors Lord Shiva (Mahadev) as their principal deity, celebrating Mahesh Navami annually on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in Jyeshtha. This year, a grand procession will be held on Wednesday, June 4.
The Mahesh Festival began under the Maheshwari community and Mandal’s banner. On Sunday, June 1, a special camp for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation and government certificates will be held at Khadkeshwar ground from 10 am. From 1 pm to 4 pm, signature and drawing competitions will take place, followed by ‘Sparkle Easter’ at 3 pm and a talk show at 5.30 pm. On Monday, June 2, the Nai Dishayen Maheshwari Women’s Group will conduct a ‘ShivGauri Song Competition’ at 4 pm, followed by the ‘Maheshwari Singing Champion’ contest at 6 pm. Tuesday, June 3, will feature a dance competition by the Shivshakti Group at 4 pm and a patriotic devotional song evening at 6 pm. On Wednesday, June 4, a two-wheeler bike rally and blood donation camp will begin at 7 am. The grand procession will commence from Khadkeshwar at 4.30 pm. The Mahesh Youth Club will continue health check-up camps until June 6, as informed by the Maheshwari Mandal.