Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra 2025: Check dates, day-wise schedule, rituals, significance and more

Every year, millions of devotees participate in Pandharpur Wari, one of Maharashtra’s most revered and centuries-old pilgrimages in honour of Lord Vitthal, a form of Lord Vishnu. This spiritual journey, filled with faith, devotion, and cultural vibrancy, begins from towns like Dehu and Alandi and culminates in the holy town of Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on July 6, 2025.

What is Pandharpur Wari?
Pandharpur Wari is a devotional procession in which Warkaris (devotees) walk for several days, singing abhangas (devotional songs) and hymns. The pilgrimage is led by two major Palkhi processions:

Sant Tukaram Maharaj’s Palkhi from Dehu


Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj’s Palkhi from Alandi

The Wari spans nearly 20 days, covering over 250 kilometres. Along the route, the Palkhis halt in various towns and villages where community events, spiritual discourses, and cultural programs take place.

Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi 2025 Schedule
The procession begins in Dehu, the birthplace of Sant Tukaram, and proceeds toward Pandharpur, with thousands of devotees walking alongside the Palkhi carrying his padukas (sacred sandals).

Departure: June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)

Arrival in Pandharpur: July 5, 2025 (Saturday)

Ashadhi Ekadashi: July 6, 2025 (Sunday)

Day-Wise Route
June 18: Dehu – Departure ceremony

June 19: Akurdi – Procession through Pimpri-Chinchwad

June 20: Pune (Nanapeth) – Cultural welcome

June 21: Hadapsar – Community events

June 22: Loni Kalbhor – Devotional gatherings

June 23: Yavat – Rising participation

June 24: Varvand – Traditional prayers

June 25: Baramati – Devotional music

June 26: Indapur – Discourses and performances

June 27: Akluj – Celebrated Ringan ritual

June 28: Malshiras – Pilgrims' meals and rest

June 29: Natepute – Bhajans and kirtans

June 30: Velapur – Medical aid and camps

July 1: Pandharpur Road – Final stretch begins

July 2: Bhandishegaon – Devotional activities

July 3: Wakhri – Last major halt

July 4: Rest and preparation

July 5: Arrival in Pandharpur

July 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir

Spiritual Importance
The Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi honours the teachings of Sant Tukaram, a saint-poet who championed bhakti, equality, and humility. His abhangas inspired generations to follow a path of devotion free from caste and social divisions.

Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi 2025 Schedule
The procession starts in Alandi, where Sant Dnyaneshwar took sanjeevan samadhi, and travels across the state to join the larger Wari movement.

Departure: June 19, 2025 (Thursday)

Arrival in Pandharpur: July 5, 2025 (Saturday)

Ashadhi Ekadashi: July 6, 2025 (Sunday)

Day-Wise Route
June 19: Alandi – Ritualistic send-off

June 20: Pune (Bhavanipeth) – Overnight halt

June 21: Pune – Community events

June 22: Saswad – Devotional march

June 23: Saswad – Bhajans and service

June 24: Jejuri – Spiritual discourses

June 25: Walhe – Local interactions

June 26: Lonand – Major halt

June 27: Taradgaon – Niravsamadhi rituals

June 28: Phaltan – Local Wari traditions

June 29: Barad – Rest day

June 30: Natepute – Chanting and kirtans

July 1: Malshiras – Refreshment camps

July 2: Velapur – Devotional gatherings

July 3: Bhandishegaon – Final halt

July 4: Wakhari – Last stop before Pandharpur

July 5: Arrival in Pandharpur

July 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir

Spiritual Importance
The Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi pays tribute to the legacy of Sant Dnyaneshwar, a 13th-century saint and philosopher who authored Dnyaneshwari, a Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita. The journey with his padukas symbolises the pursuit of knowledge, self-realisation, and spiritual unity.

The Essence of Wari
Pandharpur Wari is more than a pilgrimage—it's a walking celebration of devotion, equality, and collective spirit. It brings together lakhs of devotees across social strata to walk in unison, chant the names of the Lord, and reaffirm values of love, humility, and service.