Pune: The revered Pandharpur Wari, an annual spiritual pilgrimage honoring Lord Vitthal, is set to begin with the participation of thousands of warkaris (devotees) who will walk together in devotion, chanting hymns and bhajans over a distance of around 250 kilometers.
This year’s procession will commence with the Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi departing from Dehu on June 18, followed by the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi, which will begin its journey from Alandi on June 19. The two sacred palanquins will converge in Pune on June 21, where a joint rest halt is scheduled. After this, each palkhi will proceed along its designated route toward Pandharpur.
The pilgrimage spans approximately 20 days and concludes in Pandharpur on Ashadi Ekadashi, falling on July 6 this year. Along the way, the palkhis stop in various towns and villages, where they are warmly welcomed by local communities.
Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Itinerary:
June 18: Departure from Dehu
June 19: Journey to Akurdi
June 20: Akurdi to Pune City
June 21: Rest day in Pune
June 22: Pune to Loni Kalbhor
June 23: Loni Kalbhor to Yawat
June 24: Yawat to Varvand
June 25: Varvand to Undawadi
June 26: Undawadi to Baramati
June 27: Baramati to Sansar
June 28: Sansar to Nimgaon Ketki (Gol Ringan at Belwadi)
June 29: Nimgaon Ketki to Indapur (Gol Ringan at Indapur)
June 30: Indapur to Sarati
July 1: Sarati to Akluj
July 2: Akluj to Borgaon
July 3: Borgaon to Pirachi Kuroli
July 4: Pirachi Kuroli to Wakhari
July 5: Wakhari to Pandharpur
July 6: Holy dip and darshan on Ashadi Ekadashi
Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Itinerary:
June 19: Departure from Alandi
June 20: Alandi to Pune City
June 21: Halt in Pune
June 22: Pune to Saswad
June 23: Halt in Saswad
June 24: Saswad to Jejuri
June 25: Jejuri to Valhe
June 26: Valhe to Lonand
June 27: Lonand to Taradgaon
June 28: Taradgaon to Phaltan
June 29: Phaltan to Barad
June 30: Barad to Natepute
July 1: Natepute to Malshiras
July 2: Malshiras to Velapur
July 3: Velapur to Bhandishegaon
July 4: Bhandishegaon to Wakhari
July 5: Wakhari to Pandharpur
July 6: Holy dip and darshan on Ashadi Ekadashi
This devotional journey not only holds immense spiritual significance but also showcases Maharashtra’s rich tradition of unity, music, and community spirit. As the warkaris march forward chanting “Vitthal Vitthal,” their faith and endurance continue to inspire millions each year.
