Pune Palkhi 2025: Sant Tukaram Maharaj’s Palkhi Departs June 18, Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj’s on June 19 – Complete Schedule Released
Pune Palkhi 2025: Sant Tukaram Maharaj's Palkhi Departs June 18, Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's on June 19 – Complete Schedule Released
As the monsoon begins, devotees of Lord Vitthal are drawn towards Pandharpur. For the Ashadhi Ekadashi Wari, devotees chant “Mauli Mauli” as they march toward Pandharpur. Over a thousand processions arrive from across Maharashtra for the Wari, with ten honorary palkhis and thousands of Warkaris singing devotional songs. Regardless of the weather – sun, rain, storm, or wind – the devotees press forward, driven by their love for Lord Vitthal. This year, Ashadhi Ekadashi falls on July 6, and the traditional Wari has already begun on foot.
Among the most prominent palkhis are those of Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj from Dehu and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj from Alandi, which are part of the state’s honorary processions. Their full schedule, including departure, journey, arrival in Pandharpur, and return, has now been released:
Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Schedule:
- June 19: Departure from Alandi (8 PM due to Thursday)
- June 20: Alandi to Pune
- June 21: Halt in Pune
- June 22: Pune to Saswad (Dindis perform traditional games at Dive Ghat)
- June 23: Halt in Saswad
- June 24: Saswad to Jejuri (Bhandara festival)
- June 25: Jejuri to Valhe (Darshan of Khandoba)
- June 26: Valhe to Lonand (District border entry)
- June 27: Lonand to Taradgaon
- June 28: Taradgaon to Phaltan
- June 29: Phaltan to Barad
- June 30: Barad to Natepute (Entry to Solapur district; circular Ringan at Barad)
- July 1: Natepute to Malshiras (Ringan at Sadashivnagar)
- July 2: Malshiras to Velapur (Ringan at Khudus)
- July 3: Velapur to Bhandishegaon (Thakur Buva Samadhi & Bandhu Meet event)
- July 4: Bhandishegaon to Wakhari (Bazirav Vihir Standing Ringan)
- July 5: Wakhari to Pandharpur (Halt until Purnima; Ringan at Wakhari)
- July 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Devshayani Ekadashi
- July 10: Return journey from Pandharpur to Alandi begins
Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi Schedule 2025:
- June 18: Departure from Inamdar Wada (Halt)
- June 19: Dehu to Nigdi-Akurdi, halt at Akurdi
- June 20: Akurdi to Pune (Nana Peth, halt)
- June 21: Halt at Nivdunga Vitthal Temple, Pune
- June 22: Pune to Hadapsar to Loni Kalbhor (Halt)
- June 23: Loni Kalbhor to Yavat (Halt)
- June 24: Yavat to Varvand-Chouphula (Halt)
- June 25: Varvand to Undawadi-Gavlyachi (Halt)
- June 26: Undawadi to Baramati (Halt)
- June 27: Baramati to Katewadi-Sansar (Halt at Palkhi base; sheep & goat Ringan)
- June 28: Sansar to Belwadi-Nimgaon Ketki (Halt; first circular Ringan at Belwadi)
- June 29: Nimgaon Ketki to Indapur (Halt; Ringan at Indapur)
- June 30: Indapur to Sarati (Halt at Palkhi base)
- July 1: Sarati to Akluj (Halt; circular Ringan at Akluj; enters Solapur district)
- July 2: Akluj to Borgoan (Halt; standing Ringan at Malinagar)
- July 3: Borgoan to Pirachi Kuroli (Halt)
- July 4: Pirachi Kuroli to Wakhari (Halt; standing Ringan at Bazirav Vihir)
- July 5: Wakhari to Pandharpur (Halt; Ringan at Wakhari)
- July 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Nagar Pradakshina and holy bath in Chandrabhaga River
- July 10: Return journey from Pandharpur to Dehu begins
This annual Wari is a unique spiritual journey combining faith, culture, and community, where lakhs of devotees walk for weeks to seek blessings of Lord Vitthal on the sacred day of Ashadhi Ekadashi.
