India is a land of colours and festivals. Jejuri, which is about 50 kms from Pune actually lives up to its name. The town is aptly named “Sonyachi Jejuri” which means “The Golden Jejuri”. Devotees of local deity, God Khandoba celebrate the Bhandara festival with great enthusiasm on Somvati Amavasya in Jejuri. And their ritual of celebration is unique – an astounding amount of Bhandare (turmeric) is being thrown all over the temple premises by devotees.... See more