“The Father Who Kneaded His Son Into Clay” — A Divine Miracle of Lord Vitthal
Ashadhi Ekadashi — When Devotion Echoes Across Maharashtra Ashadhi Ekadashi , falling this year on 25 July 2026 , is a spiritual festival drenched in devotion, love, surrender, and the divine presence of Lord Vitthal . This is the day when Maharashtra vibrates with chants of: "Vitthal Vitthal Jai Hari Vitthal!" From Alandi to Pandharpur, millions join the sacred Wari , carrying the Padukas of Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram , walking hundreds of kilometers, with blistered feet… but glowing hearts. Wari means the sacred pilgrimage to Pandharpur, where devotees walk together in devotion to Lord Vitthal, singing Abhangs and chanting His name. Warkari means a devotee of Lord Vitthal who participates in the sacred Wari pilgrimage to Pandharpur and follows a life of devotion, simplicity, and service. Warkaris chanting 'Vitthal Vitthal Jai Hari Vitthal' during the Pandharpur Wari. Amidst this grand devotion, there exists a timeless story — simple y...