CELEBRATE JUNE MARATHI FESTIVALS WITH US

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मराठी संस्कृतीची सावली - जून सणांची ओळख

Let's celebrate the soulful and vibrant Marathi festivals of June!

🌿 Marathi Festivals in June

Vat Purnima
🌳 Vat Purnima

Date: Full moon of Jyeshtha (June)

Married women worship the banyan tree for the longevity of their husbands. Inspired by the story of Savitri-Satyavan.

Nirjala Ekadashi
🙏 Nirjala Ekadashi

Date: 11th day of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha

A strict fast observed without food or water to attain spiritual purity and blessings of Lord Vishnu.

First Monsoon
🌧️ First Rain Celebration

Date: Early June

Children dance in joy, farmers rejoice, and families enjoy bhajiyas with chai — it's an emotion, not just a season.

Ganga Dussehra
🌊 Ganga Dussehra

Date: 10th day of Jyeshtha

Devotees gather near rivers to honor the descent of the Ganga. Known for river purification rituals and prayers.

Bhajan Kirtan
🎶 Bhajan & Kirtan

Date: Throughout June

Devotional singing, Haripath chanting, and spiritual unity led by Varkaris in villages and towns.

Wari
🚶‍♂️ Pandharpur Wari Prep

Date: Late June

Thousands begin their spiritual walk to Pandharpur chanting Abhangs and carrying palkhis of saints.

Yoga Day
🧘‍♂️ International Yoga Day

Date: 21st June

Celebrated to promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through the ancient Indian practice of Yoga — deeply rooted in our traditions and culture.