Siddheshwar Yatra Festival

 Siddheshwar Temple in Solapur is dedicated to Lord Siddharama. Many services like Abhishek, Rudrabhishek are performed in the temple. Gadda Yatra is a popular event celebrated in this temple. This yatra is a 15-day grand event celebrated from Shakambari Poornima ( Fuli moon in month of Jan. ) till the Amavasya (No moon day)  The Siddheshwar Yatra   has been celebrated for 900 years. Legend has it that a potter girl wanted to marry Siddharama; Siddharama rejected her wish and advised her to marry Yogadanda. Yogadanda is believed to have been introduced by Lord Sreesail Mallanna. In this yatra, bamboo sticks are decorated like bride and groom . These bamboo sticks are locally called Nandidhvaj. A huge crowd gathers on this yatra to celebrate this grand event.  Display of fireworks on the forth day of the yatra is a major attraction.