PALKHI THE ASHADI WARI

ASHADI WARI : THE ANNUAL PALKHI FESTIVAL 2026

Ashadi Wari is a centuries-old pilgrimage tradition in Maharashtra, commemorating the journey of Lord Vitthal’s devotees to Pandharpur. The festival has its roots in the 13th century, with the saint-poets Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram, who were instrumental in spreading the bhakti movement. Every year, thousands of “Warkaris” (devotees) walk barefoot from their hometowns, particularly from Alandi…

PALKHI THE ASHADI WARI

PALKHI : THE ASHADI WARI

Ashadi Wari 2025 Photo Tour with Arun Saha: A Sacred Visual Journey Through Devotion Every year, the state of Maharashtra awakens to the rhythmic chants, vibrant colours, and boundless devotion of the Ashadi Wari, a centuries-old pilgrimage to the holy town of Pandharpur. For photographers, this isn’t just a religious event, it’s a moving canvas…