Young Woman Dances with Warkaris in Blue Nauvari Saree, Wins Hearts Online
Young Woman Dances with Warkaris in Blue Nauvari Saree, Wins Hearts Online
Traditional Wari spirit goes viral with over 9 million views on Instagram
PUNE – A heartwarming video from the ongoing Wari procession has taken social media by storm, showcasing a young woman clad in a traditional blue nauvari saree dancing joyfully alongside warkaris to the rhythmic beats of taal and chipli. Shared on Instagram by user @sayali_patil941, the video has already crossed over 9 million views and 400,000 likes, with thousands praising the young woman’s spirit and grace.
The annual Ashadhi Ekadashi Wari is a deeply rooted cultural and spiritual tradition in Maharashtra, where lakhs of devotees from every corner of the state journey on foot to Pandharpur, singing devotional abhangs, dancing, and celebrating their faith in Lord Vitthal. Videos capturing these powerful moments often go viral during this season, bringing a glimpse of Maharashtra’s soul to a global audience.
In this particular video, the young woman blends seamlessly with the group of devotees, her energy and expression reflecting the festive joy of the pilgrimage. The warkaris, too, match her enthusiasm, creating a captivating visual that many online viewers have called both “inspiring” and “beautiful.”
One user commented, “What a beautiful dance!” while another wrote, “So graceful, Mauli… Ram Krishna Hari!” A third added, “Dressed modestly and keeping our culture alive – what more could anyone want?”
The viral clip is a beautiful reminder of how deeply traditions still resonate with today’s generation, blending devotion and heritage with pride and joy.
