Ward off the crisis in Maharashtra and bless all with sagacity to be able to live in a righteous way : Maharashtra CM prays

On Ashadhi Ekadashi, the Chief Minister performs Shri Vitthal-Rukmini mahapuja

Pandharpur (Maharashtra) – The Chief Minister prayed to Pandurang to bless him with the strength to overcome the crisis in the State, sagacity to be able to choose the righteous path, and make Bali Raja happy and content. On Ashadhi Ekadashi, he performed the Vitthal-Rukmini official Mahapuja. Joining in this mahapuja were the venerated varkari Mr Kailas and his wife Mrs Kalpana Kailas Ugale. The CM was felicitated on behalf of Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir Samiti. The CM was speaking on this occasion.

Solapur Dist. guardian minister Jaikumar Gore, water resources minister Girish Mahajan, Mrs Amruta Fadnavis, BJP MLA Samadhan Avtade, Dist. Collector Kumar Ashirvad, Mandir Samiti co-chairman Hari Bhakt Parayan Gahininath Maharaj Ausekar and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Ashadhi Ekadashi: CM Devendra Fadnavis performs Mahapuja of Shri Vitthal-Rukmini at Pandharpur.

Prays for Maharashtra’s welfare, righteous wisdom for all & prosperity for farmers.#PandharpurWari #Vitthal pic.twitter.com/pWk3cQFhY7

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) July 6, 2025

Important points mentioned by the Chief Minister

Vari tradition is being followed increasingly, and this year it has created a new record. The varkaris walked to this place in a large number to view Pandurang. Specifically, the presence of the youth in large numbers is noteworthy.

The government and the administration have provided good facilities to the varkaris. Administration has provided German hangers for shelter, which is commendable.
The extraordinary feature of the vari is that each one sees Pandurang in the other. This kind of faith is not seen anywhere in the world. Tremendous energy is created through the chant of Harinam. Vari has held the flag of Bhagwat Dharma high in the true sense of it.

Co-chairman of the temple committee, H.B.P. Gahininath Maharaj Ausekar, gave the inaugural speech. The chief minister felicitated the venerated varkaris after the mahapuja. Also, Dindis imparting awareness about cleanliness and other social issues at the time of the walk, were felicitated with the Shri Vitthal Nirmal Dindi Puraskar.