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3mo ago

Maharashtra Launches Toll-Free Wari Pilgrimage as Sant Tukaram Palkhi Departs

State measures include toll exemptions plus a ₹42 crore fund to ensure smooth passage and safety for devotees journeying to Pandharpur.

The Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi will start from the temple town of Dehu on June 18. (HT)
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Overview

  • Sant Tukaram Maharaj Palkhi set off from Dehu on June 18, with Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi scheduled to depart from Alandi on June 19 for the 22-day pilgrimage.
  • Toll charges have been waived for all pilgrimage vehicles and MSRTC buses on key routes until July 10 under a government resolution.
  • A ₹42 crore allocation has been earmarked for pilgrim amenities and security, with a ₹20,000 grant approved for each of the 1,109 Dindis accompanying honorary Palkhis.
  • The MSRTC will deploy 5,000 additional buses to accommodate an estimated 20 lakh devotees.
  • Pune Police has mobilized over 8,000 personnel alongside highway patrols and emergency teams to enforce detailed traffic plans and road diversions.