Maharashtra · Pilgrimage Guide
Pandharpur — Vitthal (Vithoba) kshetra.
Pandharpur, on the banks of the Chandrabhaga river in Solapur district, is the spiritual capital of Maharashtra and the centre of the Varkari tradition. The Shri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir draws millions of devotees, especially during Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadashi.
Highlights
- Shri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir — main shrine of Lord Vitthal and Rukmini
- Chandrabhaga river snan — believed to wash away sins
- Pundalik Temple — dedicated to the devotee whose bhakti brought Vitthal to Pandharpur
- Ashadhi Ekadashi Wari — the great pilgrimage from Alandi and Dehu
Principal temples in Pandharpur
Shri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir
Main shrine, darshan typically 4 AM – 11 PM
Pundalik Temple
On the bank of Chandrabhaga, central to the legend of Vitthal
Vishnupada Temple
Houses lotus feet of the Lord on rock at river level
Best time to visit
June–July (Ashadhi Ekadashi) and October–November (Kartiki Ekadashi)
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