About This Yatra
Pandharpur, located on the banks of the Chandrabhaga (Bhima) River in Maharashtra, is one of the most important pilgrimage centers in India. The parabrahma or the God of Pandharpur is worshipped and lovingly called by his devotees with many names â Pandharinath, Pandurang, Vitthal, Vithoba, Vithumauli, and Hari. Lord Vitthala is God Vishnu, standing on a brick and resting his arms on his waist, waiting patiently for His devotee Pundalik.
The sacred Chandrabhaga River flows alongside Pandharpur and is considered highly holy. It is believed that Lord Krishna came to this place to meet his disciple Pundalik, who was busy serving his parents. Pundalik offered a brick (vit) to Lord Krishna and asked him to wait standing on it till he finished his service. Lord Krishna agreed and waited patiently on the brick, which became his idol as Vitthal.
The town is the epicenter of the Wari tradition, where millions of pilgrims (Warkaris) from across Maharashtra walk to Pandharpur carrying the paduka (footprints) of saints like Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, Namdev, Eknath, and others. The river hosts grand festivals such as Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi.
Places to Visit
Sri Vitthal Rukmini Temple
The main temple dedicated to Lord Vitthala and Goddess Rukmini. The idol of Vitthala standing on a brick with hands on his waist is the central focus of devotion. Mother Shri Rukmini's temple is in the north, featuring a magnificent west-facing idol decorated with ornaments, a big kumkum tilak on her forehead, and a silver bed with velvet clothes.
Chandrabhaga River
The sacred Bhima River flows near Pandharpur, known locally as Chandrabhaga. Taking a holy dip here before temple darshan is an essential part of the pilgrimage. The river is associated with many saints of the Bhakti movement and hosts festivals like Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi, attracting lakhs of pilgrims.
Pundalik Mandir
The temple dedicated to Bhakt Pundalik, the great devotee who served his ailing parents with such dedication that Lord Krishna himself came to bless him. Pundalik's devotion is the very reason Lord Vitthala stands waiting on a brick in Pandharpur.
Kolhapur Mahalakshmi Temple
One of the Shakti Peethas, the Mahalakshmi Temple at Kolhapur is a sacred destination en route to Pandharpur. The goddess is worshipped here as Ambabai, and the temple is a major spiritual attraction in Maharashtra.
ISKCON Pandharpur & Hampi Virupaksha
The ISKCON temple in Pandharpur offers a serene spiritual atmosphere. The yatra also extends to Hampi Virupaksha Temple, Yantradharaka Hanuman, Anegundi, Nava Brundavana, and Seebi Narasimha â enriching the pilgrimage with diverse spiritual heritage.
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Terms & Conditions
- 1 Devotees should be punctual in their reporting time and Group leaders are to ensure that others are not delayed by the delay of few devotees. Every day the Yatra will leave as scheduled and will not wait for late comers.
- 2 Devotees should stay together and not plan any thing separate from the Yatra.
- 3 All Devotees are assigned to a group leader and they should report to their group leader for all matters.
- 4 Separate timing will be given for purchases/ shopping and devotees should not go here and there for purchases.
- 5 Devotees should bring their own lock with multiple keys and the Yatra management does not hold responsibility for any loss of baggage.
- 6 Devotees should carry their essentials like medicine, water bottle, ropes for drying clothes etc.
- 7 Please carry your chanting beads and a Vaishnava song book and actively participate in kirtans.
- 8 The best way to relish the Yatra is to hear from senior devotees about the glories of the Lord and his pastimes.
- 9 Devotees are requested to carry some emergency food for old aged and children for emergency though Prasadam is arranged for all on all the Yatra days.
- 10 Devotees are suggested to carry their notebook and pen for taking notes during the Yatra.
- 11 Devotees should bring their original identity card (aadhar) and submit as and when requested.
- 12 Devotees should not offend any Dham vasis by arguing or quarrelling with them.
- 13 No one should enter a pond or a river for bathing without the permission of the group leader.
- 14 Devotees should not throw garbage and should keep the Dham clean and also keep silence.
- 15 Devotees are requested to travel light particularly those travelling by flight. The allowed baggage allowance is 15 Kgs for check in and 7 Kgs for cabin.
- 16 Please check the weather details online and carry clothes accordingly.
- 17 Devotees are requested to come in Vaishnava dress â Dhoti and Kurta for Prabhujis and Saree for Matajis during temple visits.
- 18 Devotees are requested to not carry any expensive items like jewellery, iPads etc.
- 19 Aged devotees, women and children to be given first priority and their needs to be attended on priority.
- 20 As far as possible, requesting yatris to not consume outside food.
- 21 Do not travel if there are any serious health issues.
- 22 Life members can carry LPM (life patron cards).
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