Aashadhi Waari 2023: Pune District Administration Launches Mobile App for Essential Information

By: Pune Pulse

June 10, 2023

Pune: The Pune district administration has introduced a dedicated mobile app called ‘Aashadhi Waari 2023’ to cater to the essential needs of the devotees during the Ashadhi Wari pilgrimage. The app aims to provide comprehensive information about the pilgrimage, health services, water availability, and electricity facilities.

Originally launched in 2017 under the guidance of the then Collector, Saurabh Rao, the app has been revamped to serve as a convenient platform for users to access important details. It offers various features, including the schedule of the palanquins carrying the revered Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj, village-wise maps, live darshan of Shri Vitthal in Pandharpur, and contact information of palanquin trustees, chiefs, and senior officials from different departments.

Furthermore, the app also provides users with contact information of taluka health officers, mobile medical teams, government hospitals, medical officers, primary health centre staff, and private medical professionals. It also includes information on water facilities, contact numbers of authorities responsible for tanker facilities along the route, food supply and distribution, electricity services, and livestock support.

The mobile application is available for download on the Google Play Store. Devotees are encouraged to install the app and contact the respective officers in case of any issues or concerns. 

To address the issue of missing individuals during the Dindi procession, the app features a dedicated section called ‘Aapan Yana Pahilat Ka?’ (Have You Seen him/her?). This section aims to assist in locating missing persons and ensuring their safety.

Vitthal Banote, Disaster Management Officer, mentioned that devotees can also register complaints through the app if they encounter any inconvenience or issues during the pilgrimage.

For those who are unable to use the app, two thousand copies of a brochure containing contact numbers and other essential details will be distributed as an alternative solution.