Pandharpur is a pilgrimage city on the banks of Bhima river which is alternatively known as Chandrabhaga in Solapur district, Maharashtra.
The Vithoba temple attracts about a million Hindu pilgrims during the major yatra in the month of Ashadh (June–July).
Viththal/Vithoba, who is regarded as a form of Lord Krishna. Krishna is considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Rakhumai or Rukmini is Viththal's consort in the temple.
The Pandharpur temple covers a large area and has six gates. The eastern gate is known as the "Namdev Gate."
Pandharpur hosts four annual pilgrimages/yatras of Hindu devotees.
1.Ashadh (June–July) in the Hindu calendar attracts the largest number of pilgrims—around 500,000 to 700,000 people.
2.Month of Kartik (October–November),
3.Month of Magh (January–February)
4.Month of Shravan (July–August)
attract the second, third and fourth largest numbers of pilgrims respectively. Pandharpur palkhi is a famous traditional event of Maharashtra. It is also known as "Pandharpur Wari".
This is a 1000-year-old tradition, which has been following by the warkaris. Warkaris are nothing but the farmers of different regions of Maharashtra. In this palkhi all warkaries start walking with Palkhi towards pandharpur.
This is around 250 km distance they travel in 21-22 days.
At the time of Ashadhi Ekadshi there are around 5 lac people gather at Pandharpur Vithal-Rukmini Temple.
There are two main Palkhi :
1.Sant Dayaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi
2.sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi
Sant Tukaram Palkhi starts from Dehu (Pune) and sant Dayaneshwar Palkhi starts from Alandi.
The total duration for this Palkhi festival is around 22 days.In this wari, chants of "Jai Hari Vitthala" and "Gyanba Tukaram" filled the temple town of Pandharpur with culmination of the 23-day "wari" pilgrimage undertaken by lakhs of pilgrims from across Maharashtra on July 11th on the occasion of Ashadi Ekadashi.
On their way, the pilgrims played musical instruments like veenas, mridungas, dholkis and chiplis. The pilgrims also played the traditional folk dance "fugdi" with their infectious enthusiasm and energy.
How to Reach:-
1. Pune To Pandharpur
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Pandharpur is 250 KM Away from Pune airport.
Pandharpur is around 205 KM away from Pune, 74 km away from Solapur.
Where To Stay:-
There are a number of dharmashalas (sanatoriums) in Pandharpur. These belong to various trusts and provide you with free lodgings.
There are also a number of ashrams in Pandharpur.The fares to these rooms are very less and they have just the basic amenities like a bed, fan, mirror and toilet facilities.
The Vithoba temple attracts about a million Hindu pilgrims during the major yatra in the month of Ashadh (June–July).
Viththal/Vithoba, who is regarded as a form of Lord Krishna. Krishna is considered as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
Rakhumai or Rukmini is Viththal's consort in the temple.
The Pandharpur temple covers a large area and has six gates. The eastern gate is known as the "Namdev Gate."
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| Vitthal Rukhmini |
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| PandharPur Temple |
Pandharpur hosts four annual pilgrimages/yatras of Hindu devotees.
1.Ashadh (June–July) in the Hindu calendar attracts the largest number of pilgrims—around 500,000 to 700,000 people.
2.Month of Kartik (October–November),
3.Month of Magh (January–February)
4.Month of Shravan (July–August)
attract the second, third and fourth largest numbers of pilgrims respectively. Pandharpur palkhi is a famous traditional event of Maharashtra. It is also known as "Pandharpur Wari".
This is a 1000-year-old tradition, which has been following by the warkaris. Warkaris are nothing but the farmers of different regions of Maharashtra. In this palkhi all warkaries start walking with Palkhi towards pandharpur.
This is around 250 km distance they travel in 21-22 days.
At the time of Ashadhi Ekadshi there are around 5 lac people gather at Pandharpur Vithal-Rukmini Temple.
There are two main Palkhi :
1.Sant Dayaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi
2.sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi
Sant Tukaram Palkhi starts from Dehu (Pune) and sant Dayaneshwar Palkhi starts from Alandi.
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| Top View Of Palkhi
Palkhi @ Dive ghat
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| Palkhi Pic |
The total duration for this Palkhi festival is around 22 days.In this wari, chants of "Jai Hari Vitthala" and "Gyanba Tukaram" filled the temple town of Pandharpur with culmination of the 23-day "wari" pilgrimage undertaken by lakhs of pilgrims from across Maharashtra on July 11th on the occasion of Ashadi Ekadashi.
On their way, the pilgrims played musical instruments like veenas, mridungas, dholkis and chiplis. The pilgrims also played the traditional folk dance "fugdi" with their infectious enthusiasm and energy.
How to Reach:-
1. Pune To Pandharpur
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2. Solapur To Pandharpur
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Pandharpur is 250 KM Away from Pune airport.
Pandharpur is 74 KM Away from Solapur Railway Station which is well connected with Most of the cities.
Where To Stay:-
There are a number of dharmashalas (sanatoriums) in Pandharpur. These belong to various trusts and provide you with free lodgings.
There are also a number of ashrams in Pandharpur.The fares to these rooms are very less and they have just the basic amenities like a bed, fan, mirror and toilet facilities.
Near By Places to Visit:- Tuljabhavani Temple| Shri Kshetra Akkalkot Swami Samarth Temple
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