In a significant move ahead of Ashadhi Ekadashi, the Maharashtra government has approved a grant of Rs 20,000 each for 1,109 Dindis (devotee groups) accompanying the ten honorary Palkhis on their annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur.

Of these, funds have already been disbursed to 902 Dindis registered last year, providing timely financial support to devotees embarking on the revered Wari tradition.

The decision to extend financial aid to honorary Dindis was originally initiated during Eknath Shinde’s tenure as Chief Minister. This year, during a review meeting on Ashadhi Ekadashi preparations, Warkari organisations and Dindi representatives renewed their request for continued assistance.