← All showsMalegaon Horse Fair 2026–27
Expected late December to early January, following the lunar calendar
Shree Kshetra Malegaon, Loha, Malegaon, Maharashtra
A week-long temple fair at Malegaon in Nanded district, known for its traditional horse and livestock market. The district council also runs livestock and horse exhibitions during the yatra.
- Traditional horse market
- Horse and livestock exhibitions
- Organiser
- Nanded Zilla Parishad
- Venue
- Shree Kshetra Malegaon, Loha, Malegaon, Maharashtra
Expected dates. These are estimated from the previous edition. Confirm with the organiser before you travel or send horses.
Venue guide
Shree Kshetra Malegaon (Khandoba Yatra ground), Loha tehsil
Malegaon, Maharashtra
Malegaon in Loha tehsil, Nanded district, hosts a week-long yatra at its Hemadpanti-style Khandoba temple every December–January. The fair is known for its large traditional horse and livestock market, with horse and animal exhibitions run by the Nanded Zilla Parishad alongside rides, stalls and cultural events.
- Open fairground with a traditional horse and livestock market
- Horse and livestock exhibitions run by the Zilla Parishad
- Khandoba temple with a large stone courtyard
- Stalls, rides and food vendors during the yatra
Good to know: Mornings are best for seeing horses shown and traded; December nights in Marathwada are cool, and crowds peak on the main yatra days.
Tips for visitors
- ●Stays near Malegaon are few; plan a day trip from Loha or Nanded and start early.
- ●Carry cash and keep valuables secure in the yatra crowds.
- ●If buying a horse, check papers and health with an experienced person before any deal.
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Source: Free Press Journal, 17 Dec 2025