By: Aakash Singh | July 01, 2024
Wari is an essential part of Maharashtra's spiritual culture
Avanti Khade
The pilgrimage sees thousands of Warkaris, or devotees of Lord Vitthal, journeying on foot to the temple town of Pandharpur
Along the way, they chant 'Jai Hari Vitthal' and Dnyanoba Mauli Tukaram
They carry a setup to apply vermilion on the foreheads of devotees
Vermilion is an identity for the warkaris, regardless of gender and age
From kids to the elderly, people of all age groups participate in the Wari
These Warkaris take rest in between their journey to Pandharpur
Warkaris carry Tulsi plant with them along the journey
The pilgrimage will culminate in Pandharpur on June 29, which is the auspicious day of Ashadhi Ekadashi
Anand Chaini