- Feelings of senior citizens of Chikhali area after Pandharpur Yatra
- A constructive initiative of social activist Vinayak Aba More
Pimpri. Representative
After Kovid and Lockdown, temples in the state are now open. In the last 7 to 8 years, despite my desire, I could not touch the feet of Vithuraya of Pandharpur. However, thanks to social activists Vinayak Aba More and Sonam More, our wish came true. Haribhau Bhausaheb Shinde, a senior citizen, expressed such sentiments.
A free Pandharpur Darshan Yatra was organized for senior citizens of Talgaon Chikhali area on the occasion of the birthday of social activist Vinayak More. Extremely planned and family trip. Therefore, the senior citizens expressed their satisfaction.
Specially, the senior citizens of Chikhali Ward No. 2 were felicitated with a badge of honor. More than 1000 senior citizens participated in this yatra. 700 couples between the ages of 55 and 85 were also felicitated with senior citizen honors and hats.
Vishnu Namdev Tupe (age 85) said that according to age, Pandharpur could not be visited in last 7 to 8 years. Panduranga could not be visited. Temples were also closed due to the Corona epidemic. I could not go to Pandharpur despite my desire to visit. However, social activist Vinayak Abba made Pandharpur Darshan Yatra free for us seniors, how should social work be? The ideal of this has been set by Abba.
Pran Gopal Nandiraj (age 80) said that all the elders were brought to visit Panduranga and we were able to visit Panduranga with our heads at the feet. Vinayak Abba helped us to participate in this yatra. We didn’t have to spend anything. Aba, who recognizes the feelings of the elders and fulfills their desires, is doing a really good job.
Sadashiv Namdev Nangre (age 78) said, “We are blessed. Abba did not just serve. All the facilities like breakfast, lunch and dinner were provided in this yatra. All care was taken to make our journey pleasant. He took care of us just like a family member. Father’s initiative is ideal for all.
- The health of the pilgrims was also taken care of.
Vithoba Govind Veer (age 76) said that social activist Vinayak Abba had accompanied a cardio ambulance and a team of four doctors throughout the yatra. As a senior citizen, arrangements were made so that if anyone was harmed, they could be treated immediately. Dad took care of us until everyone got home. Does anyone have a problem? Does anyone have a health problem? Vinayak Aba, who used to ask such questions, was taking care of himself like his family members. We honored the seniors. Veer also said that the work of Abba, who respects the elders and is socially conscious, is a guideline for the society.
