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CM Fadnavis Performs Ashadhi Ekadashi Mahapuja at Pandharpur
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife performed a special prayer ceremony called Ashadhi Ekadashi Mahapuja at the Vitthal-Rukmini temple in Pandharpur.
This event marks the end of a big pilgrimage called 'wari' where many devotees walk to seek blessings from Lord Vitthal.
Fadnavis prayed for the well-being of Maharashtra, its farmers, and the success of Prime Minister Modi's initiatives for the youth.
He also awarded a special prize to a devotee couple and announced plans to improve the temple's infrastructure.
The government has also taken steps to help farmers by waiving their loans and providing free electricity.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis performed the Ashadhi Ekadashi Mahapuja at the Vitthal-Rukmini temple in Pandharpur.
The event marked the culmination of the 'wari' pilgrimage undertaken by devotees of Lord Vitthal.
Fadnavis prayed for the well-being of Maharashtra, its farmers, and the success of PM Modi's youth initiatives.
He awarded the Shri Vitthal Nirmal Dindi Award 2026 to a devotee couple and announced plans for a temple corridor to improve infrastructure.
The state government has announced farm loan waivers and free electricity for farmers.
- Who
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta Fadnavis
- What
- Performed the Ashadhi Ekadashi Mahapuja at the Vitthal-Rukmini temple
- Where
- Pandharpur, Maharashtra
- When
- Saturday
- Why
- To mark the culmination of the 'wari' pilgrimage and seek blessings for the state and its people
Government Initiatives
Devotees' Expectations
Infrastructure Development
Government Initiatives
The government plans to start work on the Pandharpur temple corridor to improve infrastructure and facilitate better darshan arrangements.
Devotees' Expectations
Devotees hope that the infrastructure improvements will make the pilgrimage smoother and more convenient.
Farmers' Welfare
Government Initiatives
The state government has announced farm loan waivers and free electricity for farmers, aiming to support the Warkari community.
Devotees' Expectations
Farmers and Warkaris expect these measures to alleviate their financial burdens and improve their livelihoods.
Key facts
- Event
- Ashadhi Ekadashi Mahapuja
- Location
- Pandharpur, Maharashtra
- Participants
- Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife Amruta Fadnavis
- Significance
- Culmination of the 'wari' pilgrimage by devotees of Lord Vitthal
- Awards
- Shri Vitthal Nirmal Dindi Award 2026
- Infrastructure Plan
- Proposed Pandharpur temple corridor
- Government Initiatives
- Farm loan waiver and free electricity for farmers
Quotes
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
Chief Minister of Maharashtra, India
“Pandharpur's Yatra is a wonder of the world. Lakhs of people walk hundreds of kilometres to come for darshan. As the Chief Minister and a representative of Maharashtra, I have performed the puja. The Warkaris who come here are farmers and cultivators; therefore, serving them is also serving Vitthal. That is why we have waived farmers' loans, cleared their old electricity dues, and decided to provide free electricity to farmers.”
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“"There is no other celebration in the world like this, where lakhs of devotees walk to seek the blessings of Lord Vitthal without any invitation."”
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