Chief Minister's Wife Leads Mahapuja at Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi 2025
The holy city of Pandharpur is brimming with spiritual fervor as it prepares to welcome lakhs of devotees for the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi, which falls on Sunday, July 6. Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth conduct of religious events and pilgrim services.
In a significant development, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his wife are set to arrive in Pandharpur today to perform the official Mahapuja of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rakhumai. The ceremonial puja is scheduled to take place at 2:20 AM on Sunday at the Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple.
The Chief Minister is also expected to participate in the Swachhta Dindi (cleanliness procession) and Pyaaravan Dindi during his visit, underscoring the government’s emphasis on cleanliness and environmental responsibility.
Several key cabinet ministers will accompany the Chief Minister to Pandharpur. The list includes Ashish Shelar, Jaykumar Gore, Jaykumar Rawal, Akash Fundkar, Sanjay Savkare, Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Girish Mahajan, and Manikrao Kokate.
Chief Minister's Itinerary in Pandharpur:
1:25 PM – Arrival at the Government Rest House
2:55 PM – Inauguration of Agricultural Exhibition at Shri Sant Savata Mali Krishi Nagar
3:50 PM – Valedictory ceremony of the Nirmal Dindi and Charan Seva initiatives under the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, the Chief Minister’s Assistance Fund Office, and the Arogya Wari campaign by the State Women's Commission
5:05 PM – Inauguration of the CCTV Camera Integrated Control Room and Harit Wari mobile app; dedication of an electric bus for pilgrimage services
5:20 PM – Bhoomi Pujan (groundbreaking ceremony) of the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Cultural Bhavan
5:45 PM – Concluding ceremony of the environmental awareness initiative, Environmental Wari at Pandhari's Door
In the early hours of Ashadhi Ekadashi:
2:00 AM (July 6) – Departure for Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple
2:20 AM – Official Mahapuja of Lord Vitthal and Rakhumai
4:00 AM – Felicitation of senior Warkaris in a special program organized by the temple committee
With the arrival of dignitaries and an expected surge in pilgrim footfall, local administration and police forces have heightened security and implemented crowd control measures across the city.
Ashadhi Ekadashi, a deeply revered occasion for the Warkari sect and devotees of Lord Vitthal, marks the culmination of the spiritual pilgrimage known as Wari, drawing devotees from across Maharashtra and beyond.
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