PANDHARPUR WARI – FROM JUNE 28 TO JULY 16, 2024

 


Pandharpur is a Popular pilgrimage town, on the banks of Chandrabhagā River, near Solapur city in Solapur District, Maharashtra, India.  The presiding deities of Pandharpur are Shri Vitthal and His Consort Rukmini whose Temple is called Vithoba Mandir. Vithoba is considered as incarnation of Lord Vishnu or Krishna and the temple is one amongst 108 Vaishnava Pilgrimage Centre.


Pandharpuri Wari or Pandharpuri Journey involves carrying the paduka of a saint in a palkhi or a palanquin – here notably Dyneshwar and Tukaram from their respective shrines of Alandi and Dehu respectively in Pune District of Maharashtra to Pandharpur. The pilgrimage takes 21 days. 


The wari or journey culiminates at the Vithoba Temple on the holly occasion of Shavani Ekadashi. Devotees from across Maharashtra and nearby areas leave for Pandharpur, wearing holy Tulasi mala (basil beads) and singing the glories of Vithoba. When they reach Pandharpur on Shayani Ekadashi, the devotees bathe in the sacred Bhima River before visiting the temple.

 

Pandharpur Vithal’s Temple is mentioned in Chandogya Upanishad,  Padma Purana and Skanda Purana by which one can know the importance of this temple which is of ancient origin.

 

E-Touch seeks the blessings of Lord Panduranga Vittal and Her Consort Goddess Rukmini to shower their blessings to lead our lives happily and peacefully.


JAI JAI VITAL – PANDURANGA VITTAL.

 






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