A Living Temple of Celebration
Shree Pithad Dham is not simply a place of worship — it is a living hub of devotion, community and cultural celebration. Throughout the Hindu calendar, the Dham resounds with the sound of dhol, the fragrance of dhoop and the joyful voices of thousands of devotees who journey here to seek the blessings of Maa Pithad. Each festival is observed with deep reverence, traditional rituals and the warm hospitality that defines this sacred Kuldevi temple.
Whether you come during the electrifying nine nights of Navratri, the serene Diwali Annakut or a quiet seasonal puja, every visit to the Dham during a festival is an experience that stirs the soul and strengthens the bond between family, community and the divine Mother.
Upcoming Celebrations
The Dham marks each turning of the Hindu calendar with special observances. Below are the key festivals in their seasonal order — plan your pilgrimage accordingly.
Ram Navami
The birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram is celebrated with an elaborate morning puja, recitation of Ramayana, bhajan-kirtan and a grand prasad distribution. Devotees from surrounding villages gather in large numbers to participate in this auspicious observance at the Dham.
Spring FestivalHanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti is observed on the full moon night of Chaitra. Special Sundarkand path, Hanuman Chalisa recitation and a 108-lamp aarti illuminate the Dham. Devotees offer sindoor and flowers to the deity as a mark of devotion and seek blessings for courage and good health.
Spring FestivalJanmashtami
The birth of Lord Krishna is welcomed at the Dham with midnight celebrations, devotional singing and a beautiful cradle (jhula) decoration for the deity. The midnight moment of Krishna's birth is accompanied by the blowing of conches and a heartfelt aarti that echoes through the Dham complex.
Monsoon FestivalAshwin Nine Nights Shukla Paksha
Navratri — Kuldevi Festival
The most important festival at Shree Pithad Dham. For nine nights the entire Dham is adorned with lights and rangoli as thousands of devotees — especially the Rami Mali Baroliya community — gather to honour Maa Pithad as their Kuldevi. Garba, traditional stick dance, nightly aarti and a grand bhandara on the final day make Navratri an unforgettable experience.
Main Festival — KuldeviAnnual Festival Calendar
Every major festival on the Hindu calendar is observed at Shree Pithad Dham with devotion, community spirit and traditional rituals.
Navratri
The grandest celebration at the Dham. Nine nights of Kuldevi worship, garba, devotional songs and a special bhandara honouring Maa Pithad as the presiding deity of the Rami Mali Baroliya community. Both Ashadh and Ashwin Navratri are observed with equal fervour.
◆ Kuldevi PujaRam Navami
Celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Navami, devotees participate in the morning Ramayana recitation, bhajan sessions and a large prasad distribution. The Dham is beautifully decorated with marigold garlands and saffron-coloured fabric for this auspicious occasion.
◆ Spring UtsavHanuman Jayanti
Marking Lord Hanuman's birth on Chaitra Purnima, the Dham organises a Sundarkand path, 108-lamp aarti and special abhishek. Devotees observe a day of fasting and offer sindoor, jasmine flowers and tulsi as traditional offerings.
◆ Full Moon PujaJanmashtami
Lord Krishna's birth is celebrated at midnight with a beautifully decorated cradle, bhajans and a spectacular aarti. Devotees maintain a fast throughout the day and gather for the midnight celebrations, after which prasad is distributed to all present.
◆ Midnight UtsavDiwali & Annakut
The Dham is illuminated with thousands of earthen diyas on Diwali night. The following morning — Kartik Shukla Pratipada — sees the grand Annakut Mahotsav, where an elaborate mountain of food is offered to the deity before being distributed as mahaprasad to all devotees.
◆ Festival of LightsHoli
The festival of colours is celebrated at the Dham with a traditional Holika Dahan puja on the eve of Holi, followed by Dhuleti — a joyful morning of colours and community celebration. Special bhajans are sung and prasad is offered in the presence of the assembled devotees.
◆ Festival of ColoursAttend a Festival at Shree Pithad Dham
Experience the divine energy of Maa Pithad during one of our sacred festivals. Get directions to the Dham or reach out to us for any assistance with your visit.