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Bolava Vitthal Pahava Vitthal: Audiobiography of Saint Tukaram

by Ep.Log Media

Pandharpur Wari is an annual pilgrimage (yatra) to the town of Pandharpur, Maharashtra, which is the seat of Lord Vithoba. Palakhis (palanquin processions) carrying the paduka (footprints) of the deity and various saints, most notably Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram from the Warkari sect, are taken from their respective shrines to Pandharpur.  The tradition is more than 700 to 800 years old. This march on foot from various locations in Maharashtra to Vithoba temple, Pandharpur, attracts over a million pilgrims. While on foot they chant the name of the Lord. The importance of constantly chanting ' Vithal Vithal' was made timeless by saints, one notably among them is Saint Tukaram.They say faith can move mountains. His biography is an insightful account of his undeterred deep faith in Lord Vithal. His story is the core of Bolala Vithal, Pahawa VithalAuthor: Mandakini GogateNarrator: Swati GogateThe podcast is an Ep.Log Media Network Production