Pandharpur temple

Solapur district of Maharashtra is well known for its pilgrimage in India. This place has many mandirs among which the Vithoba temple is well known among the Hindu public. If you are a firm follower of Hindu god and goddess then a trip to Pandharpur temple should be planned. After listing the delayed information of Pandharpur temple has attracted a million people especially in the month of Ashadh that means from June to July. It is a divine place where you can get peace of mind. It is a century old temple that is build back in the year 1195. The scriptures here are architect beautifully. The devotees used to rub their back on this scripture, which is believed to absolve them from the wheel of rebirths. About Pandharpur temple The temple in Pandharpur is Vittal temple. God Vitthal is said to be a form of Bhagwan Krishna or Vishnu and his wife Rakhumai. It is one of the most visited temples of Maharashtra. God Vitthal is one among the manifestations of Lord Vishnu. The main shrine is a five-story building with a pyramidal gun spire. The statue of Jaya and Vijaya flanks Lord Vithal. All the devotees get an opportunity to touch the feet of the idol Vithoba and take their blessings. The main entrance of the temple faces towards Chandrabhaga river which is also called as Bhima river. It is popularly believed that if you take a dip in this river, all your sins are washed away. At the entrance, there is Samadhi of Namdev and Chockamela. Constructed with stone masonry, the temple i...

General Information Pandharpur has both hot and cold climates in a year. Summers (March to June) are hot and temperature can go beyond 42 °C, and tourists typically avoid visiting Pandharpur during the peak summer days in April and May. Monsoons (July to September) are accompanied by mild to average rainfalls and offers relief to hot summer. Winters (November to February) are characterized by medium level of humidity and warm cool weather. During winters minimum temperature can go below 10°C. Most of the tourists prefer this period. Best time to visit Pandharpur is from July to February. October to February is ideal for sight seeing, temple visits and city activities. July to September are pleasant with cool and humid atmosphere. Be aware that in monsoons, water clogging on roads is very common.

Pandharpur Temple Timings, History, Contact number Pandharpur Temple History As per the records, Hoysala King Vishnuvardhan was responsible for the establishment of the Vithoba at Pandhapur during 1117-1137 AD. Vishnu Vardhan met Pundarik at Pandharpur and there erected a temple of Vishnu on his request and named the deity as Vittal. As per the Legend, The Pundarik was in early years a self-centred man given to the pursuit of pleasure. He neglected his duties towards parents, both of whom were old and ailing and bestowed all his attention on his attractive wife. One day his parents asked Pundarik to take them Kashi for a pilgrimage but rejected their request who later went by foot. Sometime later Pundarik decided to go to Yatra himself. In a hurry, he missed the route and reached Kukkut Ashram. Sage offered space for Pundarik and his wife to stay at Ashram for the night. In the midnight, Pundarik heard female voices. He came out to investigate and saw three ladies sprinkling water in the courtyard of the Ashram. They looked ghastly and pale. But he noticed that a change was overcoming them and when they had finally finished clearing the courtyard they were looking like some divine beings, fresh and beautiful. The three ladies revealed to Pundarik that they are called by Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati who used to come to Kukkut’s Ashram every morning to repurify themselves. And although Pundarik was a sinful soul, he now stood absolved of his sins because of his having met the...

Politics peaked in Maharashtra on Monday, 12 June, a day after a scuffle broke out between the warkaris (pilgrims) and the police during the annual yatra to Pandharpur. The scuffle broke out after the police allegedly attempted to stop overcrowding inside the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj temple in Pune's Alandi where the procession of the palanquins carrying the revered footwear of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj was slated to start for Pandharpur. Those involved in the scuffle were reportedly members of several groups including Warkari Shikshan Sanstha, an organisation that trains people to join the sect. What the police said: The Pimpri Chinchwad police issued a statement to claim that the police did not resort to lathicharge on the warkaris. "Like every year, there are 56 palkhis of honour. There was a stampede last year and some women were also injured. So this year, following meetings with authorities, a decision was taken to admit only 75 people associated with each palkhi to avoid a situation like last year, and a declaration regarding the same was also done. However, some youth were forcibly trying to enter. The temple authorities tried to pacify them but they did not budge. They tried to breach the barricades and enter the premises," Pimpri Chinchwad police commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey said in the statement. What Warkaris said: Speaking to Marathi daily Loksatta, Vishal Raosaheb Patil, a member of the Jog Maharaj Sanstha said that they were not being allowed to enter the...

Pune: After 2-Day Stay, Palkhis Leave City For Pandharpur Pune: After 2-Day Stay, Palkhis Leave City For Pandharpur Thousands of devotees, known as "warkaris," embarked on the revered walking pilgrimage to Pandharpur, with the culmination set to take place on the auspicious day of Ashadhi Ekadashi on June 29. After a two-day stay in Pune, the sacred palkhis (palanquins) of Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Shri Tukaram Maharaj commenced their journey to Pandharpur on Wednesday. Thousands of devotees, known as "warkaris," embarked on the revered walking pilgrimage to Pandharpur, with the culmination set to take place on the auspicious day of Ashadhi Ekadashi on June 29. Traversing through various significant landmarks, Shri Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's palanquin moved through Ramoshi Gate, Bhawani Mata Mandir, Mukti Fauj Chowk, Poolgate Police Chowk, Mammadevi Chowk, Solapur Road, Hadapsar Gadital, and Saswad Road to Saswad. Similarly, Shri Tukaram Maharaj's palanquin proceeded through Aruna Chowk, Samadhan Chowk, Pimpri Chowk, AD Camp Chowk, Ramoshi Gate, Bhawani Mata Mandir, Mukti Fauj Chowk, Poolgate Police Chowki, Mammadevi Chowk, Solapur Road, Hadapsar Gadital, and Solapur Road to Loni Kalbhor. To ensure a smooth procession, certain roads were gradually closed from midnight on Wednesday until the palkhis exited the city. The pilgrimage, known as Wari, attracts thousands of devotees, also known as "warkaris," who embark on a walking journey to the temple town of Pandharpur in Solap...

By Dr Suruchi Pandey Ashadhi Ekadashi is The road from Mohol to Pandharpur is lined with neem trees casting their reticulated shadows on the ground. They create a medicinal aroma and have yellow seeds that end up profusely scattered under the trees. The roads leading to the main temple of Vitthala are paved with cobblestones. Outside the temple were small shops selling thick garlands of tulsi leaves, kumkum, abir, bukka—used for the auspicious marks on the forehead, and sweets— peda, sugar candy, and the like. The air is often thick with the fragrance of tulsi. The whole atmosphere is charged with devotion, vibrant bhajans and kirtans are always ongoing, reverberating with the melodious beats of the dhol, pakhawaj, mridanga, tal, and chiplya (drums and cymbals). Pandharpur is full of tak) and ground lahi (parched jowar, wheat, or paddy) as the naivedya (food offering) to Vitthala at her own home. And the deity, attracted by her ardent and pure devotion, would come to her The Math of Kaikadi Maharaj is a great attraction for children at Pandharpur. It has lots of brightly colored images and paintings of various scenes based on Puranic descriptions. The pictures depicting the punishments supposed to be meted out to people in hell for their past wrongs are awe-inspiring and leave indelible impressions on the minds of children. Varkaris, devotees of Vitthala trek to see their very own vithai mauli (Mother Vithoba), putting up cheerfully with all the difficulties and inconvenie...