Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra 2025: Check Schedule, Route, Traffic Restrictions And Other Key Details

Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra, a sacred pilgrimage in Maharashtra, began on Wednesday with millions of devotees preparing to honour Lord Vitthal for the next two weeks. In this procession, millions of devotees of Lord Vitthal walk for days singing devotional songs and carrying Palkis, or palanquins.

The main procession of this key festival started from Dehu and Alandi in the Pune district. It will end in Solapur’s Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi on July 6.

The religious festival holds immense spiritual significance for the people of Maharashtra. During this festival, devotees participate in two major Palki Yatras: Sant Tukaram Maharaj’s Palkhi from Dehu and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj’s Palki from Alandi.

During the festival, devotees honour the legacy of Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar. The revered saints are known for promoting devotion, humility and social equality. Sant Dnyaneshwar is also known for his book ‘Dnyaneshwari’, a Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.

• June 18: Dehu – Departure ceremony

• June 19: Akurdi – Procession through Pimpri-Chinchwad

• June 20: Pune (Nanapeth) – Cultural welcome

• June 21: Hadapsar – Community events

• June 22: Loni Kalbhor – Devotional gatherings

• June 23: Yavat – Rising participation

• June 24: Varvand – Traditional prayers

• June 25: Baramati – Devotional music

• June 26: Indapur – Discourses and performances

• June 27: Akluj – Celebrated Ringan ritual

• June 28: Malshiras – Pilgrims' meals and rest

• June 29: Natepute – Bhajans and kirtans

• June 30: Velapur – Medical aid and camps

• July 1: Pandharpur Road – Final stretch begins

• July 2: Bhandi Shegaon – Devotional activities

• July 3: Wakhri – Last major halt

• July 4: Rest and preparation

• July 5: Arrival in Pandharpur

• July 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir

• June 19: Alandi – Ritualistic send-off

• June 20: Pune (Bhavanipeth) – Overnight halt

• June 21: Pune – Community events

• June 22: Saswad – Devotional march

• June 23: Saswad – Bhajans and service

• June 24: Jejuri – Spiritual discourses

• June 25: Walhe – Local interactions

• June 26: Lonand – Major halt

• June 27: Taradgaon – Niravsamadhi rituals

• June 28: Phaltan – Local Wari traditions

• June 29: Barad – Rest day

• June 30: Natepute – Chanting and kirtans

• July 1: Malshiras – Refreshment camps

• July 2: Velapur – Devotional gatherings

• July 3: Bhandishegaon – Final halt

• July 4: Wakhari – Last stop before Pandharpur

• July 5: Arrival in Pandharpur

• July 6: Ashadhi Ekadashi – Darshan at Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir

In view of the procession, Pune Traffic Police has announced the traffic diversions. Check route details here:

1. Alandi Road is closed for heavy vehicles - Diverted via Chimbali Phata–Panjarpol and Alankapuram Chowk

2. Chimbli to Alandi Road closed - Use Jai Ganesh Samrajya Chowk, Alankapuram Chowk, Bhosari Chowk-Magazine Chowk

3. Wadgaon Ghenand to Alandi Road closed – Use Koyali-Markalgaon

4. Markal to Alandi Road closed – Use Dhanore Phata-Charholi Phata-Magazine Chowk/Alankapuram Chowk

5. Bharatmata Chowk-Alandi Road closed – Use Bharatmata Chowk- Moshi Chowk-Panjarpol Chowk and Alankapuram Chowk

6. Moshi-Alandi Road closed – Use Moshi-Chakan-Shikrapur

7. Vishrantwadi-Alandi Road closed – Use Pune-Bopkhel Phata, Dighi-Alankapuram-Charholi-Markal

According to the Pimpri-Chinchwad police, these diversions, which started from noon on Wednesday, will remain in force until 9 p.m. on June 20, or the time Palkis cross the district.

Palkhi tracking will start from June 20 onwards once Palkhis enter Pune City Police limits. Click here