Alandi: The palanquin ceremony of Saint Dnyaneshwar Maharaj will start on 21st June. The ‘Sonya-Mauli’ pair of oxen of the middle Varkhade family of Alandi has got the honor of pulling the chariot of this palanquin.
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Millions of Vaishnavism are waiting for the palanquin ceremony to fulfill the dream of Savalya Vithuraya’s visit. The ceremony will start on the 21st. The highlight of the ceremony is the neck of the bull pair. Traditional Kurhahade, Ghundre, Vahile, Ranwade, Bhosale, Varkhade have the honor of pulling the palanquin chariot of Mauli. This year this honor has been given to Pandurang Tukaram Varkhade and Tanhaji Anandrao Varkhade families.
This honor of Ashadi Wari Palkhi ceremony is an opportunity to actually serve Vitthal. That is why this pair of oxen is of special importance. The pair arrived in Alandi on June 2. In Alandi, their farms are maintained and their daily diet includes kadaba, maize, groundnut meal, fodder etc. The Varkhade family is happy as they are serving the bulls with great devotion after receiving this honor.
