ASHADI WARI : THE ANNUAL PALKHI FESTIVAL 2025
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…