As Warkaris — devotees of Vitthal — head to Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi today, KIRTI SURVE PARADE captures the joy and fervour of the journey
Pilgrims heed Lord Vithoba’s call
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Maulicha Ghoda, part of the Pandharpur Ringan Sohala
Rajani, a trans woman devotee from Pune
Age no bar - a young pilgrim rests with her family
This pilgrim embodies the spiritual immersion that the journey entails
Tradition and modernity dance together
One of the traditions, simulating a horse-driven carriage
The palkhis converge at Wakhari, from where the next stop is Pandharpur
Faith and fellow-feeling runs high
Pilgrims celebrate with traditional bhajans and dance in joy
This policeman is both protector and pilgrim
