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The Hindu
6 hours ago
- The Hindu
Maharashtra announces toll exemption for Pandharpur pilgrimage vehicles
The Maharashtra government on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) announced toll tax exemptions for vehicles participating in the annual Wari pilgrimage to Pandharpur, scheduled from June 18 to July 10. The exemption will cover all warkari devotees, traditional palkhi processions, and additional MSRTC buses transporting pilgrims during the period. According to a government resolution issued by the Public Works Department (PWD), the toll waiver will apply to all 10 traditional maanachi palkhis (honorary processions) and their accompanying vehicles across toll plazas operated by the PWD, Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), and National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), including the Mumbai–Pune Expressway. Vehicles availing of the exemption must display special passes containing registration details and driver information. These passes will be issued through local police stations and Regional Transport Offices (RTOs). The centuries-old Wari tradition involves lakhs of devotees accompanying the palkhis of Sant Tukaram from Dehu and Sant Dnyaneshwar from Alandi to the Vitthal temple in Pandharpur. The pilgrimage culminates on Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 10 this year. To ensure smooth passage and safety for pilgrims, authorities have deployed additional police forces, highway patrol units, and emergency response services along major routes, including the Mumbai–Bengaluru and Pune–Solapur highways. The Public Works Department has been instructed to complete urgent road repairs and install necessary signage along the pilgrimage corridors. The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will operate 5,000 additional buses to accommodate the anticipated 20 lakh pilgrims this year. Last year's pilgrimage witnessed a record turnout, with 18 lakh devotees undertaking the journey to Pandharpur. The State government has allocated ₹42 crore for pilgrim amenities and security arrangements for this year's yatra.
Economic Times
8 hours ago
- Economic Times
Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra 2025: Check dates, day-wise schedule, rituals, significance and more
Every year, millions of devotees participate in Pandharpur Wari, one of Maharashtra's most revered and centuries-old pilgrimages in honour of Lord Vitthal, a form of Lord Vishnu. This spiritual journey, filled with faith, devotion, and cultural vibrancy, begins from towns like Dehu and Alandi and culminates in the holy town of Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 6, 2025. What is Pandharpur Wari? Pandharpur Wari is a devotional procession in which Warkaris (devotees) walk for several days, singing abhangas (devotional songs) and hymns. The pilgrimage is led by two major Palkhi processions: Sant Tukaram Maharaj's Palkhi from DehuSant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's Palkhi from AlandiThe Wari spans nearly 20 days, covering over 250 kilometres. Along the route, the Palkhis halt in various towns and villages where community events, spiritual discourses, and cultural programs take place. Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi 2025 Schedule The procession begins in Dehu, the birthplace of Sant Tukaram, and proceeds toward Pandharpur, with thousands of devotees walking alongside the Palkhi carrying his padukas (sacred sandals).Departure: June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)Arrival in Pandharpur: July 5, 2025 (Saturday)Ashadhi Ekadashi: July 6, 2025 (Sunday) Day-Wise Route June 18: Dehu – Departure ceremony June 19: Akurdi – Procession through Pimpri-ChinchwadJune 20: Pune (Nanapeth) – Cultural welcomeJune 21: Hadapsar – Community eventsJune 22: Loni Kalbhor – Devotional gatheringsJune 23: Yavat – Rising participationJune 24: Varvand – Traditional prayersJune 25: Baramati – Devotional musicJune 26: Indapur – Discourses and performancesJune 27: Akluj – Celebrated Ringan ritualJune 28: Malshiras – Pilgrims' meals and restJune 29: Natepute – Bhajans and kirtansJune 30: Velapur – Medical aid and campsJuly 1: Pandharpur Road – Final stretch beginsJuly 2: Bhandishegaon – Devotional activitiesJuly 3: Wakhri – Last major haltJuly 4: Rest and preparationJuly 5: Arrival in PandharpurJuly 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir Spiritual Importance The Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi honours the teachings of Sant Tukaram, a saint-poet who championed bhakti, equality, and humility. His abhangas inspired generations to follow a path of devotion free from caste and social divisions. Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi 2025 Schedule The procession starts in Alandi, where Sant Dnyaneshwar took sanjeevan samadhi, and travels across the state to join the larger Wari movement. Departure: June 19, 2025 (Thursday)Arrival in Pandharpur: July 5, 2025 (Saturday)Ashadhi Ekadashi: July 6, 2025 (Sunday) Day-Wise Route June 19: Alandi – Ritualistic send-off June 20: Pune (Bhavanipeth) – Overnight haltJune 21: Pune – Community eventsJune 22: Saswad – Devotional marchJune 23: Saswad – Bhajans and serviceJune 24: Jejuri – Spiritual discoursesJune 25: Walhe – Local interactionsJune 26: Lonand – Major haltJune 27: Taradgaon – Niravsamadhi ritualsJune 28: Phaltan – Local Wari traditionsJune 29: Barad – Rest dayJune 30: Natepute – Chanting and kirtansJuly 1: Malshiras – Refreshment campsJuly 2: Velapur – Devotional gatheringsJuly 3: Bhandishegaon – Final haltJuly 4: Wakhari – Last stop before PandharpurJuly 5: Arrival in PandharpurJuly 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini MandirSpiritual ImportanceThe Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi pays tribute to the legacy of Sant Dnyaneshwar, a 13th-century saint and philosopher who authored Dnyaneshwari, a Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. The journey with his padukas symbolises the pursuit of knowledge, self-realisation, and spiritual Essence of WariPandharpur Wari is more than a pilgrimage—it's a walking celebration of devotion, equality, and collective spirit. It brings together lakhs of devotees across social strata to walk in unison, chant the names of the Lord, and reaffirm values of love, humility, and service.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra 2025: Check dates, day-wise schedule, rituals, significance and more
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Every year, millions of devotees participate in Pandharpur Wari, one of Maharashtra's most revered and centuries-old pilgrimages in honour of Lord Vitthal, a form of Lord Vishnu. This spiritual journey, filled with faith, devotion, and cultural vibrancy, begins from towns like Dehu and Alandi and culminates in the holy town of Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 6, Wari is a devotional procession in which Warkaris (devotees) walk for several days, singing abhangas (devotional songs) and hymns. The pilgrimage is led by two major Palkhi processions:Sant Tukaram Maharaj's Palkhi from DehuSant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's Palkhi from AlandiThe Wari spans nearly 20 days, covering over 250 kilometres. Along the route, the Palkhis halt in various towns and villages where community events, spiritual discourses, and cultural programs take procession begins in Dehu, the birthplace of Sant Tukaram, and proceeds toward Pandharpur, with thousands of devotees walking alongside the Palkhi carrying his padukas (sacred sandals).Departure: June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)Arrival in Pandharpur: July 5, 2025 (Saturday)Ashadhi Ekadashi: July 6, 2025 (Sunday)June 18: Dehu – Departure ceremonyJune 19: Akurdi – Procession through Pimpri-ChinchwadJune 20: Pune (Nanapeth) – Cultural welcomeJune 21: Hadapsar – Community eventsJune 22: Loni Kalbhor – Devotional gatheringsJune 23: Yavat – Rising participationJune 24: Varvand – Traditional prayersJune 25: Baramati – Devotional musicJune 26: Indapur – Discourses and performancesJune 27: Akluj – Celebrated Ringan ritualJune 28: Malshiras – Pilgrims' meals and restJune 29: Natepute – Bhajans and kirtansJune 30: Velapur – Medical aid and campsJuly 1: Pandharpur Road – Final stretch beginsJuly 2: Bhandishegaon – Devotional activitiesJuly 3: Wakhri – Last major haltJuly 4: Rest and preparationJuly 5: Arrival in PandharpurJuly 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini MandirThe Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi honours the teachings of Sant Tukaram, a saint-poet who championed bhakti, equality, and humility. His abhangas inspired generations to follow a path of devotion free from caste and social procession starts in Alandi, where Sant Dnyaneshwar took sanjeevan samadhi, and travels across the state to join the larger Wari June 19, 2025 (Thursday)Arrival in Pandharpur: July 5, 2025 (Saturday)Ashadhi Ekadashi: July 6, 2025 (Sunday)June 19: Alandi – Ritualistic send-offJune 20: Pune (Bhavanipeth) – Overnight haltJune 21: Pune – Community eventsJune 22: Saswad – Devotional marchJune 23: Saswad – Bhajans and serviceJune 24: Jejuri – Spiritual discoursesJune 25: Walhe – Local interactionsJune 26: Lonand – Major haltJune 27: Taradgaon – Niravsamadhi ritualsJune 28: Phaltan – Local Wari traditionsJune 29: Barad – Rest dayJune 30: Natepute – Chanting and kirtansJuly 1: Malshiras – Refreshment campsJuly 2: Velapur – Devotional gatheringsJuly 3: Bhandishegaon – Final haltJuly 4: Wakhari – Last stop before PandharpurJuly 5: Arrival in PandharpurJuly 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini MandirSpiritual ImportanceThe Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi pays tribute to the legacy of Sant Dnyaneshwar, a 13th-century saint and philosopher who authored Dnyaneshwari, a Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. The journey with his padukas symbolises the pursuit of knowledge, self-realisation, and spiritual Essence of WariPandharpur Wari is more than a pilgrimage—it's a walking celebration of devotion, equality, and collective spirit. It brings together lakhs of devotees across social strata to walk in unison, chant the names of the Lord, and reaffirm values of love, humility, and service.
The Print
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Print
Warkaris won't face any hurdle during ‘palkhi' processions: Minister
The procession from Dehu will commence on Wednesday and from Alandi on Thursday. The 'palkhis' of Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar are taken out every year by warkaris (devotees of Lord Vitthal) from Pune's Dehu and Alandi, respectively, to Lord Vitthal's temple at Pandharpur in neighbouring Solapur district ahead of the Ashadhi Ekadashi. Pune, Jun 17 (PTI) Union minister Murlidhar Mohol on Tuesday assured that devotees will not face any hurdles during the upcoming annual 'palkhi' (palanquin) processions, which commence from Pune district of Maharashtra. Pune Lok Sabha member Mohol was here to conduct a review of the arrangements for the annual event. In order to streamline the palkhi procession, a review of its route was conducted along with the Pune police commissioner and the municipal chief, the minister said. 'A barricading will be placed at Vishrantwadi (in Pune city) where the road seems to have a bottleneck. There will be no hurdles for warkaris marching in the palkhi procession,' he said. PTI COR GK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
