Millions of Warkari reach Pune with the Saints’ palanquins (Palkhi) amidst chanting God’s names

• Sanatan Prabhat’s Wari Report …

• Carrying saffron flags and chanting ‘Vitthal-Vitthal’ all the way

• Millions of Warkari move towards Pandharpur despite unpredictable weather

Chariot of great Saint Dnyaneshwar going to Pune from Alandi

Pune, 20^thJune – Chanting of ‘Gyanba-Tukaram’, ‘Ram-Krushna-Hari’, ‘Vitthal-Vitthal’, etc., millions of Warkari moved towards Pandharpur irrespective of the unpredictable weather. The two ‘Palkhi’ of great Saints viz. Jagatguru Tukaram Maharaj started from Dehu while ‘Palkhi’ of Saint Dnyaneshwar started from Alandi with an ocean of devotees reached Pune in the evening on 20.06.2025. Both the important ‘Palkhi’ will stay in Pune on the night of 20^th June and on 21^st June 2025 and will leave for Pandharpur on 22.06.2025 morning. Saint Dnyaneshwar Mauli’s ‘Palkhi’ halted at Sangamwadi in the afternoon of 20.06.2025 and from there, reached Bhavani Peth in the evening. Saint Tukaram Maharaj ‘Palkhi’ took a halt at Dapodi on 20.06.2025 and proceeded to Shri Nivadunga Vitthal Mandir in Nana Peth in the evening. Both these important ‘Palkhi’ will stay at their respective places on 21.06.2025.

Warkari happy and energetic even after travelling many kms on foot

Warkari of all ages, including aged members, young Warkari carrying their luggage and their tired children on their shoulders, the intermittent rain and severe heat has not deterred their enthusiasm even after a long tiring journey. They looked happy and content.

🔱 Massive Youth Participation in the Ashadhi Wari to Pandharpur!

Sanatan Prabhat spoke to young Warkaris en route —
🗣️ “We receive immense positive energy!”
🕉️ “Wari is about devotion, discipline & spiritual awakening!”

A new generation rising, rooted in Dharma 🇮🇳… pic.twitter.com/83WLrOizuz

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) June 20, 2025

Continuous chanting with background of ‘Taal-Mrudang’ !

Hundreds of groups of Warkari singing devotional songs, playing ‘Taal-Mrudang’ joined the ‘Dindi’ of Saints Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram Maharaj. Every group is led by a few Warkaris carrying saffron flags; followed by Warkari women carrying ‘Tulsi-Vrindavan’. Warkari were singing devotional songs in many ‘Dindi’, playing ‘mridang’ etc., chanting Shri Vitthal’s name on their way.

Highlights from Wari !

1. There were trucks or tempos accompanying ‘Dindi’ to carry luggage of Warkari; but there were many Warkaris without vehicles who carried their luggage over their own heads.

2. Every Warkari had ‘tilak’ on his forehead while many wore caps or ‘pagree’.

3. A few Warkari wore caps with the name of ‘Operation Sindoor (strike carried out by Indian armed forces against Pakistan)’ written on them. A few Warkaris were wearing caps with names of elected representatives.

4. Elected representatives from different parties, local ‘mandal’ offering social service were distributing water, bananas, biscuits, snacks and meals to Warkaris.

5. Women from Warkari ‘Dindi’ were allowed to use washrooms by people from private houses on the route of Wari.

6. A few persons were offering service of even hair cutting for free in the ‘Wari’.