Pune: Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi to Begin 341st Ashadhi Wari from Dehu on July 7

Pimpri Chinchwad, 4th June 2026: The revered Palkhi procession of Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj will commence its annual pilgrimage to Pandharpur from Dehu on July 7, 2026, marking the 341st year of the historic Ashadhi Wari tradition. The 18-day foot pilgrimage will conclude with the arrival of the Palkhi in Pandharpur on July 24, ahead of Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrations on July 25.

The Sant Tukaram Maharaj Sansthan, Dehu, announced the schedule.
The Palkhi will depart from Dehu on July 7 and halt for its first overnight stay at the historic Inamdar Wada. On July 8, after leaving Inamdar Wada, the procession will stop for the first Abhang Aarti near Angadshah Baba Dargah and later for the second Abhang Aarti at the Paduka Temple in Chincholi before reaching Shri Vitthal Temple in Akurdi for its night halt.

Palkhi Route and Halt Schedule
July 9–10: Nana Peth, Pune
July 11: Loni Kalbhor
July 12: Yavat
July 13: Varvand
July 14: Undavadi Gavalyachi
July 15: Sharada Ground, Baramati
July 16: Sansar Palkhi Tal (Katewadi Mendhyache Ringan)
July 17: Nimgaon Ketki (First Circular Ringan at Belwadi)
July 18: Indapur Palkhi Tal (Second Circular Ringan)
July 19: Sarati
July 20: Nira River Bath Ceremony; night halt at Akluj Palkhi Tal (Third Circular Ringan)
July 21: Borgaon (First Standing Ringan at Malinagar)
July 22: Pirachi Kuroli
July 23: Wakhri Palkhi Tal (Second Standing Ringan at Bajirao Well)
July 24: Arrival at Pandharpur, followed by Paduka Aarti and the Third Standing Ringan
July 25: Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrations in Pandharpur

Return Journey Schedule
The Palkhi will remain in Pandharpur until July 28 before commencing its return journey to Dehu.
July 29: Wakhri
July 30: Shri Vitthal Temple, Mhalunge Makadache
July 31: Vadapuri
August 1: Lasurne
August 2: Barhanpur
August 3: Hinganigada
August 4: Varvand
August 5: Kunjirwadi Phata
August 6–7: Navi Peth, Pune
August 8: Pimpri Gaon
August 9: Arrival at Dehu

The annual Wari pilgrimage is one of Maharashtra’s most significant spiritual traditions, drawing lakhs of devotees from across the state and the country. The Palkhi procession carries the sacred padukas of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and symbolises devotion, unity, and the rich cultural heritage of the Bhakti movement.

“The 341st Palkhi Sohala will continue the centuries-old tradition of faith and devotion, bringing together thousands of Warkaris on the sacred journey to Pandharpur,” officials of the Sant Tukaram Maharaj Sansthan said.