Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Pandharpur Corridor Project Needed for Rising Warkari Footfall
The government wants to build a big path called the Pandharpur Corridor to help more people visit the Lord Vitthal temple.
The Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, said the current roads are too small for all the visitors.
He promised to talk to the farmers and locals before making any changes.
The project will cost a lot of money and will include better healthcare and water management.
Some people are worried about losing their land, but the government says they won't force anyone and will listen to their concerns.
The Pandharpur Corridor Project is necessary to accommodate the growing number of Warkaris visiting the Lord Vitthal temple.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde assured that local farmers and residents will be consulted and no force will be used.
The ₹4,150-crore project, modeled after Varanasi and Ujjain Mahakal corridor projects, was approved in May.
Concerns include potential land loss and demolition of religious structures, but the government promises to address these issues.
The project includes expanded healthcare camps, essential amenities, and water management along the Chandrabhaga (Bhima) River.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and local farmers/residents
- What
- Pandharpur Corridor Project
- When
- During the ongoing Ashadhi Ekadashi pilgrimage
- Where
- Pandharpur, Maharashtra
- Why
- To manage the rising number of Warkaris visiting the Lord Vitthal temple
- Project Cost
- ₹4,150 crore
- Pilgrimage Event
- Ashadhi Ekadashi
- Key Official
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde
- River Mentioned
- Chandrabhaga (Bhima) River
- Project Models
- Varanasi and Ujjain Mahakal corridor projects
- Government Commitment
- No force or injustice without consultation