Pune to Pandharpur

Two types of Darshanas can be made. Viewing the deity from long distance is known as “Mukha Darshana”. Unlike most Hindu Temples, here devotees are allowed to touch the feet of Lord Vittal, this is known as “Pada Darshana”.

About a million Hindu devotees make ‘Padayatra’ means they walk till Pandharpur and visit the deity during ‘Ashaadi Ekaadashi’. It falls on the eleventh day of Hindu month Ashada, it will be around in the months of June or July. Lakhs of devotees walk in processions with Palkhis. People follow Palkhis of Sant Tukaram & Sant Dynaneshwar, from Alandi and Dehu respectively. All way to Pandharpur they chant names of Lord Vitthala and forget the world in his devotion. These followers are known as Warkaris. Warkaris are people who follow the wari tradition. The state Government makes necessary provision for this grand procession. Many organizations and groups voluntarily arrange food and other essentials for these devotees.

At Pandhapur there are Mutts of temple trust, you can book room with them. Good numbers of lodgings, hotels and guest houses available ihere, you can choose accordingly. During festival season it is difficult to get accommodation, it is better to pre book your room. The best time to visit Pandharpur is considered to be October to February. Some of the places to be visited within the city are Sant Kaikadi Maharaj Math, Sant Tanapure Maharaj Math and ISKON Temple.

Pandharpur is a holy place where pilgrims visit with lots of devotion and to get the blessings from the almighty.

Make your pilgrimage to Pandharpur with Madhu tours and Travels. We arrange your trip with our best cab service. We provide affordable car rental for Pandharpur. The main tourist attraction of the fort is Bhagawati Temple.