The second session of the Shri Rukmini Navratri Sangeet Mahotsav in Pandharpur featured classical and devotional vocal recitals by Devashree Dandawate and Dnyaneshwari Gadge, captivating Vitthal devotees and music lovers with traditional compositions and Sant literature.
16 Oct 2026
South Western Railway has introduced weekly express special trains between Yesvantpur and Pandharpur via Hubballi to assist pilgrims and Varkaris ahead of the festival season and Kartiki Wari.
15 Oct 2026
During the sacred Navratri festival at Pandharpur, Shri Rukmini Mata was adorned in the divine form of Goddess Tulja Bhavani with traditional gold jewellery. Devotees gathered in large numbers for Darshan.
14 Oct 2026
Devotees from Mumbai have offered two gold Tulsi garlands weighing 166 grams, valued at approximately 22 lakh rupees, to Shri Vitthal and Rukmini Mata at Pandharpur.
12 Oct 2026
Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's abhang 'Roopa Pahata Lochani' captures the ecstasy of Vitthal Darshan in Pandharpur. An in-depth spiritual explanation of how seeing the divine form brings supreme peace, the fruit of accumulated merit, and why this prayer remains central to Varkari tradition.
11 Oct 2026
A tragic incident occurred in Savkheda, Jalgaon, where a 14-year-old student studying at a Varkari educational institution lost his life due to a fatal electric shock.
10 Oct 2026
In a compassionate move, the Shri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir Samiti has announced a donation of Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to assist drought-affected farmers in Maharashtra.
9 Oct 2026
Discover the profound spiritual connection between nature and devotion through Sant Tukaram Maharaj's timeless Abhang, 'Vrikshavalli Amha Soyare'.
8 Oct 2026
Discover the profound spiritual wisdom of Sant Muktabai, who enlightened her elder brother Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj through the timeless verses of Tatiche Abhang.
7 Oct 2026
As Pandharpur prepares for Navratri following the auspicious Indira Ekadashi, a Muslim craftsman continues his 40-year tradition of repairing the ancient ornaments of Shri Vitthal and Rukmini Mata, proving devotion knows no boundaries.
7 Oct 2026
Discover the inspiring story of Sant Narhari Sonar, a devout follower of Lord Shiva who realized the oneness of Hari and Hara in the sacred sanctum of Pandharpur. Learn about his spiritual transformation and timeless teachings on Indira Ekadashi.
6 Oct 2026
Learn about the life and teachings of Sant Bahinabai. She documented the spiritual architecture of the Varkari Sampradaya through her famous abhang 'Sant Kripa Jhali, Imarat Phalali'.
6 Oct 2026
The Varkari sampradaya mourns the loss of senior Varkari Vitthal Varkute. Meanwhile, devotees arrive in Pandharpur for Indira Ekadashi amidst a three-day temple closure for idol conservation.
5 Oct 2026
In preparation for the Navratri festival, the ancient jewellery of Shri Vitthal and Rukmini Mata is being cleaned and strung. Devotees visiting for Indira Ekadashi will witness this divine adornment.
5 Oct 2026
Discover the profound devotion of Sant Kanhopatra, whose unwavering faith led to her ultimate liberation at the feet of Shri Vitthal in Pandharpur. Learn about the sacred tarati tree in the temple premises that stands as a symbol of her pure surrender.
4 Oct 2026
Discover the life and teachings of Sant Sena Maharaj, a royal barber whose unwavering devotion to Shri Vitthal proved that pure bhakti transcends profession and social status.
3 Oct 2026
The admission process for eight different one-year courses at the Pandharpur Santpeeth has begun, offering a structured study of Varkari sampradaya, Sant literature, and spiritual traditions.
2 Oct 2026
Sant Gora Kumbhar, the beloved potter saint from Ter, demonstrated that true devotion requires no formal renunciation. His life story reveals how deep absorption in Vitthal Naam transformed daily labor into a spiritual path.
1 Oct 2026
Dharmabhushan Vasudev Maharaj Shastri has appealed to devotees to participate in the Varkari Dharma Parishad for spiritual upliftment. The Parishad aims to guide followers on the path of Sant traditions.
30 Sep 2026
The six-day Ganeshotsav Music Festival in Pandharpur concluded with the melodious 'Culture Shidori' program. Devotees also welcomed the resumption of daily darshan following the successful Vajralep conservation of the sacred idols.
29 Sep 2026