Vitthal–Rukmini temple, Pandharpur
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The temple of Vitthal (Vithoba) on the Chandrabhaga river, goal of the great Wari pilgrimage on foot.
Pilgrimage sitePandharpur, Solapur districtBest time to visit: Ashadhi Ekadashi (June–July) and Kartiki Ekadashi (October–November) for the festivals; winter for a quieter visit
Highlights
- Vitthal standing on a brick with hands on his hips, beside Rukmini
- The Wari: lakhs of Warkaris walk for about three weeks with the palkhis of Sant Dnyaneshwar from Alandi and Sant Tukaram from Dehu
- Ghats on the Chandrabhaga (Bhima) river
Significance
Pandharpur is the centre of the Warkari tradition of Maharashtra's saint-poets, who taught devotion through abhangas sung in Marathi.