Pandharpur Wari 2025: Dates, schedule, rituals and significance

Millions of devotees will come together for the sacred Pandharpur Wari in 2025 a centuriesold pilgrimage in honour of Lord Vitthal an incarnation of Lord VishnuThe spiritual journey begins with two grand palkhi processions Sant Tukaram Maharajrsquos from Dehu on June 18 and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharajrsquos from Alandi on June 19Over the course of 20 days pilgrims will travel on foot united by devotion before reaching the holy town of Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi July 6 to seek blessings in an atmosphere of profound faith joy and cultural traditionWarkari Representational PicWhat is Pandharpur WariPandharpur Wari is a centuriesold devotional pilgrimage where Warkaris devotees walk together for several days singing abhangas and hymns in praise of Lord Vitthal The procession is led by two main palkhis Sant Tukaram Maharajrsquos Palkhi from Dehu and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharajrsquos Palkhi from Alandi creating an atmosphere of deep faith and spiritual celebrationThe Wari stretches across nearly 20 days covering a distance of over 250 kilometres Along the way the palkhis pause at different towns and villages where devotees come together for community gatherings spiritual discourses and vibrant cultural programsSant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi 2025 ScheduleThe journey begins in Dehu the birthplace of Sant Tukaram and winds its way toward Pandharpur with thousands of devotees accompanying the palkhi that carries his sacred padukas Sacred footwearDeparture June 18 2025 WednesdayArrival in Pandharpur July 5 2025 SaturdayAshadhi Ekadashi July 6 2025 SundayDayWise RouteJune 18 Dehu ndash Departure ceremonyJune 19 Akurdi ndash Procession through PimpriChinchwadJune 20 Pune Nanapeth ndash Cultural welcomeJune 21 Hadapsar ndash Community eventsJune 22 Loni Kalbhor ndash Devotional gatheringsJune 23 Yavat ndash Rising participationJune 24 Varvand ndash Traditional prayersJune 25 Baramati ndash Devotional musicJune 26 Indapur ndash Discourses and performancesJune 27 Akluj ndash Celebrated Ringan ritualJune 28 Malshiras ndash Pilgrims meals and restJune 29 Natepute ndash Bhajans and kirtansJune 30 Velapur ndash Medical aid and campsJuly 1 Pandharpur Road ndash Final stretch beginsJuly 2 Bhandishegaon ndash Devotional activitiesJuly 3 Wakhri ndash Last major haltJuly 4 Rest and preparationJuly 5 Arrival in PandharpurJuly 6 Ashadhi Ekadashi ndash Darshan at VitthalRukmini MandirSpiritual ImportanceThe Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi honours the teachings of Sant Tukaram a saintpoet who championed bhakti equality and humility His abhangas inspired generations to follow a path of devotion free from caste and social divisionsSant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi 2025 ScheduleThe procession starts in Alandi where Sant Dnyaneshwar took sanjeevan samadhi and travels across the state to join the larger Wari movementDeparture June 19 2025 ThursdayArrival in Pandharpur July 5 2025 SaturdayAshadhi Ekadashi July 6 2025 SundayDayWise RouteJune 19 Alandi ndash Ritualistic sendoffJune 20 Pune Bhavanipeth ndash Overnight haltJune 21 Pune ndash Community eventsJune 22 Saswad ndash Devotional marchJune 23 Saswad ndash Bhajans and serviceJune 24 Jejuri ndash Spiritual discoursesJune 25 Walhe ndash Local interactionsJune 26 Lonand ndash Major haltJune 27 Taradgaon ndash Niravsamadhi ritualsJune 28 Phaltan ndash Local Wari traditionsJune 29 Barad ndash Rest dayJune 30 Natepute ndash Chanting and kirtansJuly 1 Malshiras ndash Refreshment campsJuly 2 Velapur ndash Devotional gatheringsJuly 3 Bhandishegaon ndash Final haltJuly 4 Wakhari ndash Last stop before PandharpurJuly 5 Arrival in PandharpurJuly 6 Ashadhi Ekadashi ndash Darshan at VitthalRukmini MandirSpiritual ImportanceThe Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi honours the legacy of the 13thcentury saint and philosopher who composed the Dnyaneshwari a profound Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita Carrying his sacred padukas the pilgrimage embodies the quest for knowledge devotion and spiritual enlightenmentA timeless journey of faith and devotionPandharpur Wari is far more than a pilgrimage itrsquos a vibrant moving festival of devotion equality and togetherness Drawing lakhs of devotees across all social strata the Wari unites them in a shared journey of chanting humility service and an enduring commitment to divine love