Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra 2025: Check Schedule, Route, Traffic Restrictions And Other Key Details
The main procession of this annual festival started on June 18 from Dehu and Alandi in Pune district. It will end in Solapur’s Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi on July 6.
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.
Day-Wise Route Of Sant Tukaram Maharaj’s Palkhi:
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
Day-wise route of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj’s Palkhi:
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
Traffic Restrictions In Pune
In view of the procession, Pune Traffic Police has announced the traffic diversions. Check route details here:
Alandi Road is closed for heavy vehicles - Diverted via Chimbali Phata–Panjarpol and Alankapuram Chowk
Chimbli to Alandi Road closed - Use Jai Ganesh Samrajya Chowk, Alankapuram Chowk, Bhosari Chowk-Magazine Chowk
Wadgaon Ghenand to Alandi Road closed – Use Koyali-Markalgaon
Markal to Alandi Road closed – Use Dhanore Phata-Charholi Phata-Magazine Chowk/Alankapuram Chowk
Bharatmata Chowk-Alandi Road closed – Use Bharatmata Chowk- Moshi Chowk-Panjarpol Chowk and Alankapuram Chowk
Moshi-Alandi Road closed – Use Moshi-Chakan-Shikrapur
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.
Pandharpur Wari Palki Yatra 2025 Live Tracking
Palkhi tracking will start from June 20 onwards once Palkhis enter Pune City Police limits. Click here
