Sarangkheda

Sarangkheda is a village in North Maharashtra India.

Understand

Sarangkheda, in Shahade Tehsil, is known for its lovely shrine of single-faced Dattatreya on the rising ground with its tall shikhar overlooking the village, thus attracting tourists. The idol of Datta is believed to have been brought from Mahur in Nanded district and is held in deep reverence. There is a fair held in honour of the deity on Margahsirsha Paurnima, when over 100 000 people are attracted to this place.

Do

  • 🌍 Sarangkheda Chetak Festival. A horse trading fair and horse festivals where horse buyers and sellers come from all over the country to trade. Other activities include horse riding, watching races, looking at paintings and children's rides.

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