MAY 16–JUN 21
Kajwa Mahotsav / Firefly Festival
The Kajwa Mahotsav, or Firefly Festival, is a mesmerizing annual event in Maharashtra that celebrates the bioluminescent display of millions of fireflies. This natural phenomenon occurs during the pre-monsoon period (late May to June) when fireflies emerge for their mating season, illuminating the forests of the Western Ghats with a synchronized golden glow.
📍Popular Locations
The festival is spread across several scenic villages and trekking spots near Mumbai and Pune: Bhandardara, Purushwadi, Karjat, Ghatghar, Prabalmachi.
The Kajwa Mahotsav, or Firefly Festival, is a mesmerizing annual event in Maharashtra that celebrates the bioluminescent display of millions of fireflies. This natural phenomenon occurs during the pre-monsoon period (late May to June) when fireflies emerge for their mating season, illuminating the forests of the Western Ghats with a synchronized golden glow.
📍Popular Locations
The festival is spread across several scenic villages and trekking spots near Mumbai and Pune: Bhandardara, Purushwadi, Karjat, Ghatghar, Prabalmachi.
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