I'd love to experience the spirit of Pandharpur Wari, says Shriya Pilgaonkar

Millions of devotees flooded Pandharpur today. It is Ashadhi Ekadashi. Popular actress Shriya Pilgaonkar just shared a personal wish to join the legendary Pandharpur Wari.

Shriya spoke about her admiration for the tradition during Ashadhi Ekadashi 2026. She stated, "I'd love to experience the spirit of Pandharpur Wari." The pilgrimage's raw energy and devotion clearly moved her.

This is no ordinary walk. Lakhs of वारकरी trek hundreds of kilometers alongside the Palkhis of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj. The air rings with the विठ्ठलनामाचा गजर and continuous cries of "माऊली". Taal and mridang beats echo everywhere. Witnessing this massive gathering is deeply moving.

The Wari wraps up today in Pandharpur. Devotees are finally taking darshan of Lord Vitthal and Rukmini. Shriya Pilgaonkar's dream to participate shows the vast reach of this journey. It connects people. The Bhakti saints taught a simple message of devotion, and it lives on.