PALKHI THE ASHADI WARI

PALKHI : THE ASHADI WARI

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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…

PALKHI THE ASHADI WARI

ASHADI WARI : THE ANNUAL PALKHI FESTIVAL 2025

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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…