Waari Yatra 2017

Waari
An annual walk to Vithoba Temple in Pandharpur on foot.
Two separate masses of pilgrims, one from Dehu and one from Alandi starts the walk.
These two groups meet in Pune city and take a halt at Peth area.

I decided to click the festivity in the city. 
I started early in the morning of June 19, Monday and reached Peth at 6 O'clock.

There were many stalls of free Food arranged by people of Pune to have breakfast.
The queues were long, so be ready to spend good amount of Time, if not Money.


Dosai on the Go

Another free service offered to Pilgrims, just be ready to spend some quality time.

Time to look Handsome


A cup of tea is the best thing when sun shines

Chai pe Charcha

A Lazy Morning

A lot many pilgrims join in from city itself and crowd become millions by the time it reaches Pandharpur. The people going for Yatra are also follow some rituals before leaving.

Elderly couple leaving for Yatra

Couple on Yatra

A lot of personal Palkhis were also there.

People resting on their Palkhi

One of the Palkhi

Touching a Palkhi is considered Good Luck



Bowing down to Lord

The Prasad time


Festive mood was clearly visible on every face of every age group.

Some kids enjoying the time



An ecstasic Old Man

A group of buddies out to paint the city red

Planning of the Fun




A lot many small roadside shops open during these days.










Ready to Sell


Bus with Work

Time to get some money

Happiness of Kids and the World of Masks

Fun at Work

Some Random Clicks

Policeman on Alert





A mosque on the way of procession, signifies the brotherhood in the city.

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