04.08.2026: Daylong Sri Gundi Yatra begins in presence of Maharashtra Governor

04.08.2026: The traditional Sri Gundi Devi Yatra fair held annually in the Maharashtra Lok Bhavan premises in Mumbai commenced with a ceremonial puja conducted by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma on Tue (4 Aug).The Governor visited the Sri Gundi Devi Temple, where he offered prayers and performed the aarti. He had the darshan of Goddess Mahalakshmi, Lord Rama, and Lord Hanuman located within the temple complex.A large number of devotees from the Koli community from Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and nearby areas visited the temple.Minister for Ports Development Nitesh Rane, Minister for Skill Development Mangal Prabhat Lodha, and Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde also offered prayers to Goddess Sri Gundi.The Sri Gundi Devi of Lok Bhavan is also known as Sakalai Devi and Sagarmata. This one-day annual yatra is held on the first Tuesday following Guru Purnima. Adequate security arrangements were made by the police for the smooth conduct of the festival.