Pune Rains: Varkaris Urged to Avoid Travel to Alandi for Palkhi
Heavy rainfall in Pune prompts authorities to urge Varkaris to skip travel to Alandi for safety. Separately, a 13th-century Marathi prayer features in Barack Obama's 2025 playlist.
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Every year, lakhs of Warkari devotees walk roughly 250 km from Alandi and Dehu to Pandharpur, reaching the Vitthal Rukmini temple by Ashadhi Ekadashi. This site gives you today's halt, the full route, MSRTC bus info, darshan timings, and original news updates — all in one place.
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Heavy rainfall in Pune prompts authorities to urge Varkaris to skip travel to Alandi for safety. Separately, a 13th-century Marathi prayer features in Barack Obama's 2025 playlist.
Stay informed with the latest updates on the Pandharpur Wari, including extensive traffic curbs in Pune, drone surveillance by Solapur Police, and a tragic accident claiming the lives of three pilgrims.
Anandana, the Coca-Cola India Foundation, has installed seating benches and waste bins made from recycled plastic along the Pandharpur Wari route to assist devotees and manage waste.
As the Pandharpur Wari progresses, Pune's Muslim community offers dedicated service to Varkaris. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde emphasizes Varkaris as the true VIPs, while improved route facilities provide relief.
As the twin palkhis progress, Pune locals provide food and medical care to Varkaris. Authorities implement traffic closures and complete swift repairs on rain-damaged routes.