With lakhs of devotees preparing for the annual Ashadhi Ekadashi pilgrimage to Pandharpur, the Maharashtra State Road Transport (MSRT) Corporation on Saturday announced the deployment of 5,500 special buses to facilitate the journey of Warkaris from across the state.

As per the official statement, Maharashtra Transport Minister and ST Corporation Chairman Pratap Sarnaik said that the special bus services have been planned to ensure safe, convenient, and comfortable travel for devotees heading to the temple town of Pandharpur to seek the blessings of Lord Vitthal.