Faces captured in Dindi, pilgrimage to Pandharpur (Lord Vishnu Temple), followed by millions of Varkari (a pilgrim) is a unique aspect of culture in Maharashtra. These Varkaris from all over Maharashtra participates in Dindi every year. They walk, sing, dance and live this festival for about 22 days with full of life. This spiritual happiness creates the environment full of serenity. Serene expressions caught in the camera in 2013 are illustrated as assuming myself in the frame. You can also visit the self initiated project on these illustrations- Mi Mauli
More in this series,
- Pandharpur Yatra: Warkari Faces: Part 2
- Pandharpur Yatra: Warkari Faces: Part 3
- Pandharpur Yatra: Warkari Faces: Part 4
- Pandharpur Yatra: Warkari Faces: Part 5
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May 16, 2016 at 8:25 pm
merely watching the yatra go by is a spectacle to behold! what dedication and love these humble warkaris show. thx for sharing this
May 16, 2016 at 8:26 pm
Last year I also walked from Alandi to pune!
May 16, 2016 at 8:27 pm
wow
May 16, 2016 at 8:36 pm
I gave company to My Mother for about 20 kms!
May 16, 2016 at 9:18 pm
Great !!
May 16, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Thanks Kamalji!
May 16, 2016 at 10:19 pm
Real nice and quite expressive faces.
May 16, 2016 at 10:21 pm
Thanks a lot Sonia!
May 17, 2016 at 12:03 am
Such an expressive click! Wow! And the situation too! Thanks a lot for sharing the back story behind the photo. Ancient temples and pilgrimages are my forever favourite subjects!
On 16 May 2016 at 19:54, Zero Creativity Learnings wrote:
> zerocreativity0 posted: ” Faces captured in Dindi, pilgrimage to > Pandharpur (Lord Vishnu Temple), followed by millions of Varkari (a > pilgrim) is a unique aspect of culture in Maharashtra. These Varkaris from > all over Maharashtra participates in Dindi every year. They walk, sing, ” >
May 17, 2016 at 10:05 am
I am glad that you loved so much! You are doing a good job by studying Sanskrit, preserving our rich heritage and culture! Thanks for being in my network!
May 17, 2016 at 8:10 am
Vaari is one of the fav journey for many photographers! Nice shot.
May 17, 2016 at 9:17 am
Good Morning, Thanks shrikant!
May 17, 2016 at 11:39 am
Great captured
May 17, 2016 at 12:21 pm
Thanks Rupam!
July 10, 2016 at 7:49 am
Love this. It’s so interesting to learn about different cultures!
July 11, 2016 at 9:43 am
I liked your interests! Thanks!