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Shri Shivpratishthan Hindusthan’s Dharatirth Yatra (Gadkot Dharatirth Mohim): Shaping youth in keeping with the ideals of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
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Date: From 23 to 26 January 2026.
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To commence from Fort Lohagad to Fort Bhimgad (Bhivgad).
Kolhapur (Maharashtra) – Shri Shivpratishthan Hindusthan’s Dharatirth Yatra for the year 2026 is being organised from 23 to 26 January 2026. This fort expedition will proceed from Fort Lohagad to Bhimgad (Bhivgad), via the Rajmachigad route. For this expedition, participants must reach Lohagad by 12:00 PM on 23 January. Shri. Raosaheb Desai, President of Shri Shivpratishthan Hindusthan, stated that the expedition will commence with the Aarti of Shri Tuljabhavani Devi.
1. For the expedition, each participant must carry ‘shidori’ (food supplies) sufficient for 8 to 10 meals, two water containers, and a thin sleeping mat and sheet. Everyone must wear regular attire along with a white cap in Indian style, and must carry a wooden staff reaching up to ear height. On the concluding day, i.e. 26 January, it is compulsory for every participant to tie a ‘Bhagwa Pheta’ (saffron turban).
2. Each participant must pay a fee of ₹50 for the expedition.
3. As part of advance preparation, every participant should immediately begin regular exercises such as running, dand-baithak (push-ups and squats), Surya Namaskar, and should also start regular reading of the text ‘Raja Shri Shivchhatrapati’.
4. For further information, contact Sangli City Head Shri. Avinashbapu Sawant on 9860857809.
