Pilgrimage · Public Health
Ashadhi Wari 2026: Alandi–Dehu to Pandharpur
Full schedule, health and emergency arrangements — Palkhi Sohala coverage for the Warkari community and pilgrims. Ashadhi Ekadashi falls on July 25, 2026.
July 6, 2026 · 8 min read
Quick facts
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Ashadhi Ekadashi 2026 | Saturday, July 25, 2026 |
| Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi departs Dehu | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi departs Alandi | Wednesday, July 8, 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Both palkhis reach Pandharpur | On/around July 24, 2026 — a day ahead of Ashadhi Ekadashi |
| Duration on foot | Roughly 17–18 days, covering ~200–250 km |
| This year's milestone | 341st Ashadhi Palkhi Sohala of Sant Tukaram Maharaj |
The Wari is often loosely called a "15-day" pilgrimage, but this year's official Sansthan schedules put the one-way foot journey at 17–18 days for both palkhis — worth noting for anyone using this for planning purposes.
1. Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi (Alandi route)
Departs Alandi Samadhi Temple on July 8 (Jyeshtha Vadya Ashtami) at 3 PM.
| Date | Halt / Event |
|---|---|
| July 8 | Prasthan (departure) from Alandi; first halt at Alandi itself |
| July 9–10 | Pune (halt at Shri Vitthal Temple, Bhavani Peth) |
| July 11–12 | Saswad |
| July 13 | Jejuri |
| July 14 | Valhe |
| July 15 | Nira Snan — ceremonial bathing of the Padukas in the Nira River; procession moves toward Lonand |
| July 16 | First Ubhe Ringan (standing Ringan) at Chandobacha Limb, halt at Taradgaon |
| July 20 | First Gol Ringan (circular Ringan) at Purandawade, en route Natepute–Malshiras |
| July 24 | Third Ubhe Ringan near Wakhri; arrival in Pandharpur |
| July 25–28 | Halt in Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrations |
| July 29 | Return journey begins |
| August 8 | Returns to Alandi |
Total for this route: about 17 days of walking, with 4 Gol Ringan and 3 Ubhe Ringan ceremonies. Other confirmed halts along the way include Lonand, Phaltan, Barad, Natepute, Malshiras, Velapur, Bhandishegaon and Wakhari — exact day-wise dates for these mid-route halts were still being finalised by the Sansthan Committee at last announcement, so local dindi coordinators should confirm nearer the date.
2. Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi (Dehu route)
Departs Dehu's main Deulwada on July 7.
| Date | Halt |
|---|---|
| July 7 | Prasthan (departure) — Dehu |
| July 8 | Inamdar Saheb Wada |
| July 9 | Akurdi (Shri Vitthal Mandir) |
| July 10–11 | Nivdunga Vitthal Mandir, Nana Peth, Pune |
| July 12 | Loni Kalbhor (Kadam Wak Vasti) |
| July 13 | Yavat (Bhairavnath Mandir) |
| July 14 | Varvand |
| July 15 | Undavadi Gavlyachi |
| July 16 | Baramati (Sharada Vidyalaya) |
| July 17 | Sansar |
| July 18 | Nimgaon Ketki |
| July 19 | Indapur |
| July 20 | Sarati |
| July 21 | Akluj |
| July 22 | Borgaon Shripur |
| July 23 | Piraachi Kuroli |
| July 24 | Wakhari |
| July 25–28 | Pandharpur (Ashadhi Ekadashi celebrations) |
3. Other palkhis converging on Pandharpur
Several other saint-palkhis join the same Ashadhi gathering, for context if covering the wider Wari:
- Sant Muktabai, Muktainagar — June 24
- Sant Nivruttinath Maharaj, Trimbakeshwar — June 29
- Sant Nilobaray Maharaj, Pimpalner — July 10
- Sant Sopan Maharaj, Saswad — July 12
- Sant Gajanan Maharaj, Shegaon — July 17
4. Health facility arrangements — Wari 2026
The Maharashtra Public Health Department has confirmed one of its largest-ever medical deployments for this year's Wari, briefed by Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar this week:
- Air ambulance service for critically ill pilgrims — a first for the Wari.
- 353 ambulances deployed along the route: 38 Advanced Life Support (ALS), 73 Basic Life Support (BLS), and 242 under the state's 102 emergency service.
- 43 ICU-equipped medical units stationed along the palanquin route.
- 156 primary treatment centres operating under the Hinduhrudaysamrat Balasaheb Thackeray Aapla Dawakhana scheme.
- 215 health volunteers and over 3,000 medical personnel, including 302 specialist doctors, on duty across the route.
- In Pandharpur town itself: 16 ICU units, 17 temporary health centres, and a 24×7 ICU near the Vitthal Temple.
- 5 additional ICU units in Pandharpur and Malshiras rural areas.
- Every dindi leader is being given a first-aid medical kit.
- District collectors, CEOs, civil surgeons and health officers from Pune, Satara and Solapur districts are coordinating the rollout; officials have also inspected drinking water points, wells and halt-side facilities.
Doctor Dindi — volunteer medical corps
Alongside the government machinery, the Mauli Charitable and Medical Trust's "Doctor Dindi" initiative is active again this year:
- 430+ doctors have registered to volunteer, working in shifts of 40–50 doctors each day at camps and along the procession.
- The Mumbai volunteer group joins the Sant Dnyaneshwar Palkhi at Alandi on July 9 before proceeding through Pune, Saswad, Jejuri, Lonand, Phaltan, Shegaon and Wakhri to Pandharpur.
- Three hospitals/medical colleges are participating this year, including Yerala Medical College.
- 7 dedicated ambulances, 2 of them cardiac-equipped, plus 22 medical camps set up along the route.
Chief Minister Warkari Corporation
A newly established state corporation is tasked with year-round facility planning for Warkaris — food, shelter, security, medical assistance and insurance cover for pilgrims, toll waivers for dindi vehicles, and separate accommodation/restroom facilities for female Warkaris.
5. Emergency facilities & helpline numbers
| Need | Contact / Facility |
|---|---|
| Free ambulance (state service) | 102 |
| Medical/trauma emergency ambulance | 108 |
| On-route ICU support | 43 ICU units along the palkhi route + 21 ICU units in/around Pandharpur & Malshiras |
| Critical/serious cases | Air ambulance service (Health Dept., 2026) |
| Primary care en route | 156 Aapla Dawakhana centres |
| Doctor Dindi camps | 22 medical camps, contactable via local dindi coordinators |
| Sub-district hospital | Pandharpur Sub-District Hospital |
| Reference district hospital | District General Hospital, Aundh, Pune |
Practical notes for pilgrims and organisers
- Carry ORS, basic first-aid, and any personal medication — foot marches during monsoon raise dehydration, blister, and heat/cold exposure risks.
- Dindi leaders should collect the government-issued first-aid kit and know the nearest ICU/Aapla Dawakhana halt for their day's route.
- Elderly Warkaris and those with chronic conditions (cardiac, respiratory, diabetes) should register with the nearest Doctor Dindi or government medical camp at the start of each day's halt.
- Monsoon precautions: waterproof footwear, dry change of clothes, and awareness of slippery ghat sections are advised by route organisers.
- Traffic diversions are in effect in Pune, Saswad, and other halt towns during palkhi transit days — local administration notices should be checked before travel.
Compiled from official Sansthan Committee announcements (Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Sansthan, Alandi; Sant Tukaram Maharaj Sansthan, Dehu), Maharashtra Public Health Department briefings, and Doctor Dindi/Mauli Charitable and Medical Trust updates, current as of early July 2026. Mid-route halt dates for a few Alandi-route stops were pending final confirmation at last announcement — please verify locally before travel.