
Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj’s Palkhis set forth – witness the journey on puneripages.in
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The Wari pilgrimage is one of Maharashtra’s most deeply cherished spiritual traditions, and for countless devotees, following the Palkhi of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj is a sacred annual ritual. With lakhs of devotees walking from Dehu and Alandi to Pandharpur—recreating a centuries-old pilgrimage that dates back to the 13th century and honors the teachings of revered saints like Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar—the Wari has become a living heritage that embodies devotion, discipline, and communal harmony, keeping track of the Palkhi’s real-time progress is crucial for pilgrims, families, media, and volunteers. Thanks to technological advancements, you can now track the Palkhi live location online for 2025 through official sources and mobile apps. Whether you plan to join the procession, meet it along the way, or simply observe from afar, this real-time access ensures a deeper connection with this devotional movement. Here’s your complete guide to staying spiritually and digitally in sync with the journey.
📍 How to Track Palkhi Live Location Online
1. Use the MahaPalkhi App:
The MahaPalkhi app offers a clean, intuitive interface with a central dashboard displaying the live location of each Palkhi. Users can tap on various icons to view upcoming stops, a timeline of the daily schedule, and short audio-visual clips from devotional events. The Maharashtra Government’s official ‘MahaPalkhi’ app provides real-time tracking of both Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhis.
- Download from Google Play Store or Apple App Store
- Features include live GPS location, halt points, day-wise schedule, and interactive maps
- Provides push notifications for major stops and significant devotional events along the route
- The app also includes crowd-sourced updates and devotional content such as abhangs, bhajans, and historical insights
2. Google Maps Integration:
In many cases, the live Palkhi route is marked and updated via crowd-sourced updates on Google Maps. Simply search for “Palkhi Live Location” or “Wari 2025 Route” during the yatra dates. Devotees can contribute updates, photographs, and messages to help other followers stay informed in real-time.
3. Palkhi Live Websites & YouTube Channels:
Multiple Marathi news outlets like ABP Majha, TV9 Marathi, and Saam TV run live video coverage of the Wari. They often embed GPS links and route highlights. Dedicated YouTube channels stream daily highlights, interviews with devotees, and aarti performances from important halts.
4. Social Media Platforms:
Instagram and Twitter now feature geo-tagged stories, reels, and posts by devotees walking with the Palkhi. Look out for hashtags like #PalkhiLive2025, #Wari2025, #SantTukaramWari, and #DnyaneshwarMaharajPalkhi for real-time crowd updates.
🗓 Palkhi Schedule Highlights – 2025
- June 18: Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi departs from Dehu, following a grand send-off with traditional dhol-tasha and abhang performances
- June 19: Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi departs from Alandi amidst Vedic chanting and thousands of devotees in white attire
- Both Palkhis merge at Pune and then continue the 250+ km journey to Pandharpur over 21 days
- Daily halts include cities and towns like Saswad, Jejuri, Lonand, Phaltan, Natepute, Baramati, Malshiras, and Wakhari. For a detailed schedule and visual route map, you can visit the official MahaPalkhi website or click here to view the full route (link illustrative).
- Each day includes scheduled aartis, discourses, and night halts where devotees can camp and participate in spiritual activities
🌟 Why Tracking the Palkhi Matters
- Helps devotees join along the route with ease, even if they can only participate for a few days or hours
- Enables families to locate and support loved ones walking in the procession, especially elderly pilgrims or first-time Warkaris
- Crucial for volunteers, NGOs, and medical emergency teams for offering aid and crowd management
- Enhances safety and improves coordination during high-traffic moments through real-time updates
- Allows schools and cultural groups to align performances, meals, and water arrangements at key halts
- Encourages global Maharashtrian diaspora to stay connected and spiritually engaged by watching live streams on YouTube channels like TV9 Marathi and Saam TV, participating in virtual bhajan sessions on Facebook Live, or joining devotional discussions via WhatsApp groups and Instagram Live stories and spiritually engaged by watching the yatra unfold online
🔔 Stay Updated
- Follow Maharashtra Police Twitter and Pune Traffic Police for traffic, diversion, and safety updates
- Join Pune and Solapur district WhatsApp/Telegram groups for live alerts shared by local authorities
- Bookmark puneripages.in for articles, updates, historical insights, visual galleries, and live tracking resources related to the Palkhi and other cultural events in Pune for real-time articles, Palkhi coverage, image galleries, and location links
- Subscribe to YouTube notifications of live devotional streams from major halts on the journey
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When does the Palkhi Yatra begin in 2025?
A: Sant Tukaram Maharaj’s Palkhi departs from Dehu on June 18, and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj’s Palkhi departs from Alandi on June 19.
Q2: How can I track the live location of the Palkhi?
A: You can use the official MahaPalkhi app, follow updates on Google Maps, or watch live streams from Marathi news channels and social media.
Q3: Is the Palkhi route fixed every year?
A: Yes, the route largely remains the same with minor adjustments. Major halts include Pune, Saswad, Jejuri, Phaltan, Malshiras, and Wakhari before reaching Pandharpur.
Q4: Can non-participants use the app for live updates?
A: Absolutely. The MahaPalkhi app is open to the public and offers live GPS tracking, schedules, and devotional content.
Q5: Are there safety measures in place during the Palkhi?
A: Yes. Maharashtra Police, traffic departments, and local NGOs coordinate to ensure the safety, medical aid, and crowd management during the procession.