Warkari Palkhi 2026: A unique confluence of devotion and humanity, Smriti Irani shared the sacred Warkari of Pune.

Warkari Palkhi 2026: As soon as the month of Ashadha begins, the land of Maharashtra echoes with the chants of ‘Vitthal-Vitthal’. The age-old religious tradition ‘Varkari Palki Yatra’ is being carried out with full enthusiasm these days. A huge crowd of lakhs of devotees is moving towards Pandharpur for the darshan of Lord Vitthal.

A beautiful glimpse of this big festival of devotion has been shared by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Smriti Irani on social media, which is being liked very much by people across the country.

‘Devotion and humanity are related to each other’

While sharing a video of this grand palanquin procession passing through Pune, Smriti Irani explained its importance. Conveying a deep message with this sacred sight, he wrote:
‘Trust or faith in God takes its most beautiful form when we serve human beings…’

Faith finds its highest expression in the service of humanity…🤍

📍Warkaris’ Palkhi Procession, Pune pic.twitter.com/TY4Ul6U5v4

— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) July 12, 2026

This message of Smriti Irani points out that true devotion to God lies not only in rituals, but in selfless service to society and humanity.

Social media immersed in devotion

This holy video posted on July 12 has so far been viewed by more than 1.34 lakh Sanatan Dharma followers and social media users. Seeing the disciplined crowd walking behind the palanquin of the saints in the video and the saffron flags waving in their hands, people are calling it very spiritually inspiring.

What is the religious significance of Varkari tradition?

Union with God: This journey is not just a walk, but a means for the devotee to meet God (Vitthal). Devotees carry the Padukas (Charan Paduka) of Saint Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Saint Tukaram Maharaj in the palanquin and take them to Pandharpur.

Removing pride: People participating in this yatra (called Varkari) wear Tulsi garlands, apply sandalwood tilak on their forehead and sing ‘Gyanba-Tukaram’ to the beat of drums and manjiras. It is believed that this walking journey of hundreds of kilometers removes pride from a person.

All the same: According to experts, this tradition brings everyone together by eradicating caste discrimination from the society and makes the feeling of ‘the whole world is one family’ true.

Why is the journey undertaken?

Vitthal Bhakti: On the day of Ashadhi Ekadashi, to have darshan of Lord Vitthal (who is the form of Shri Krishna) and to express one’s love for him.
Honoring Saints: To keep the good thoughts and teachings of the saints alive in the society.
Message of equality: To increase brotherhood by erasing the difference between high and low in the society.

All these palanquin processions will reach Pandharpur on the holy occasion of Ashadhi Ekadashi. After taking bath in Chandrabhaga river, lakhs of devotees will bow their heads at the feet of Lord Vitthal and seek blessings.

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