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Khandoba Jayanti, birth anniversary of Lord Khandoba (Martanda Bhairava), the kuldaivat of many Maharashtrians.
Marks Khandoba, a form of Shiva, and a major folk deity of the Deccan, defeating the demons Mani and Malla. The six-day Khandoba Navratri culminates here. Jejuri, near Pune, is the principal shrine, famous for turmeric thrown in handfuls until the whole hill is yellow.
Baingan bharit with rodga (millet bread) is the specific offering; the household fast ends today.
