Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Sant Tukaram, Sant Dnyaneshwar Palkhi Processions Reach Pune
Every year, thousands of people called Warkaris walk in a procession to Pune to show their love for Lord Vitthal.
They sing special chants and play music as they walk.
On Friday evening, the processions of two important saints, Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, reached Pune.
People in Pune gave them a warm welcome, even though it was raining a little.
They chanted 'Jai Hari Vitthal' as they walked, showing their devotion.
Annual palkhi processions of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj arrived in Pune.
Thousands of Warkaris, devotees of Lord Vitthal, participated in the processions.
Chants of 'Jai Hari Vitthal' and 'Dnyanoba Mauli Tukaram' filled the air.
Traditional instruments were played during the procession.
Pune city welcomed the processions on Friday evening amidst intermittent rains.
- Who
- Warkaris (devotees of Lord Vitthal), Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj.
- What
- Annual palkhi processions of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj arriving in Pune.
- When
- Friday evening.
- Where
- Pune city.
- Why
- The processions are part of an annual pilgrimage.
- Event
- Palkhi Processions
- Participants
- Warkaris
- Location
- Pune
- Purpose
- Pilgrimage
- Deities
- Lord Vitthal
