Maharashtra
Maharashtra Events
Ganesh Chaturthi falls in August or September according to the Hindu calendar and culminates in immersion processions. Mumbai, Pune and towns across the state hold both household and public celebrations; transport and crowd plans change by place.
Pandharpur Wari brings Warkari pilgrims toward Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi, usually in June or July. It is a religious journey and major movement of people, not a performance staged for visitors.
Kumbh Mela at Nashik–Trimbakeshwar follows a long cycle rather than an annual date. When scheduled, it transforms accommodation, transport and access across the district.
Kaas flowering season is an ecological event rather than a fixed festival. The strongest bloom and visitor controls depend on monsoon conditions, often from late August into early October.
Ganesh immersion, pilgrimage and local fairs can produce intense short-term peaks outside normal tourism patterns. Confirm current dates and official routing before committing to transport.
Verified against Maharashtra Tourism, October 2026.
