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Maharashtra: PM Modi to inaugurate temple dedicated to Tukaram Maharaj in Pune

A prominent name in the Bhakti movement, Tukaram was a warkari saint and poet. He was known for 'abhanga' devotional poetry and community-oriented worship through spiritual songs known as kirtans

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PM Narendra Modi. File Pic

PM Narendra Modi. File Pic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a temple dedicated to 17th century saint Tukaram Maharaj in Dehu near Pune city and unveil Gallery of Revolutionaries in Mumbai on June 14 during his day-long visit to Maharashtra.

The PM will also participate in 'Dwishatabdi Mahotsav' of 'Mumbai Samachar', a newspaper which has been published continuously for 200 years, an official statement said on Monday. In Pune, Modi will inaugurate Jagatguru Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj Temple in Dehu at around 1.45 pm, the statement said.

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