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The Yaatra

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The Chandrabhaaga (a river which represents the flow of devotion towards Lord Vitthal) of Lord Vitthal's devotion does not just flow in Maharashtra, but this sound of devotion towards Lord Vitthal reverberates all over the nation and beyond. One feels highly elated and is engulfed entirely with euphoria due to his love as soon as Lord Vitthal's name is pronounced. The Vaarkari (pilgrims) that merrily sing the praises of Lord Vitthal, his gajars - “ Vitthal Vitthal..., Gyanba Tukaram ..” and dance through the sun-scorched street every year on the days of Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadashi (the 11th lunar day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashadh and Kartik ), have extended the reach of Lord Vitthal's name, far and wide. Saints and pilgrims with extreme self-assurance say, “Jevha Navhtya Ganga-Goda, Tevha Hoti Chandrabhaga” (When did not exist the Ganga and Goda rivers, there existed the Chandrabhaga ), “Aadhi Rachili Pandhari, Mag Vaikuntha Nagri” (He first created
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Day 1 and Day 2

The first day of Pandharpur Bhavayatra   All the Shraddhavans reached the sacred Shreekshetra of Pandharpur on the evening of 5th May, 2001. When Bapu arrived at 10 PM, all the Shraddhavans rejoiced as their joy knew no bounds when they saw their Sadguru. Everybody along with their Sadguru Shree Aniruddha saw the ‘Sant Dnyaneshwar’ film after dinner. The wave of devotional sentiments overwhelmed every Shraddhavan after watching this evergreen film, which is an epitome of devotion( ananyabhav ) towards Pandurang. Thus, the Bhavayatra commenced dynamically by praying at the lotus feet of great saint Dnyaneshwar mauli ! Day Two (6th of May) All the Shraddhavans assembled in the Pandal (pavillion) in morning for the event. To begin with, all Shraddhavans had the fortune of receiving guidance from Sadguru Shree Aniruddha . “The Mahavishnu, the one who equally controls the light and darkness, himself is Pandurang! Pandurang stands for fair complexion ( gaur varna ), but th
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