One of the major highlights of this year’s Wari is that the Padukas of Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj are being carried for the first time in a newly crafted silver chariot.
I will ensure that my statements do not hurt the sentiments of the Sakal Hindu Samaj.”
A red alert has been issued for many parts of the State till 8th July. Therefore, everyone should remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel. – Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Mahajan said that although around 750 trees fall in Mumbai every year, as many as 350 trees had been uprooted in just two days this year.
This trend has now spread even to villages and rural areas, resulting in the defacement of public places. Since action is not taken even at the State’s most important locations, this menace has spread throughout Maharashtra.
A joint survey conducted under the supervision of the Bombay High Court found that 65 per cent of roadside trees are trapped in concrete.
Warkari organisations warned, “Stop distorting the history of the saints and the identity of the Warkaris for political gain.”
We have learnt that the process of applying a chemical protective coating (Vajralep) to the Shri Shani Murti is underway.
This has created a serious threat to Konkan’s cultural heritage and ecological balance. It has also raised concerns whether this is a precursor to the proposed “Maharashtra Devasthan Inam Abolition Draft, 2026”, allegedly intended to facilitate the takeover of 5.5 lakh hectares of temple land across Maharashtra.
The temple land remained protected because of the strong legal support & assistance extended by Maharashtra Mandir Mahasangh to the trustees of the Sansthan.