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Pandharpur temple idols: Bombay High Court permits chemical coating to check erosion

August 11, 2026 1:54 pm

The devotees claimed before the Bombay High Court that the Pandharpur temple committee should use the traditional method of coating the idols to prevent deterioration instead of chemical coating.

Pune Inc: When AI-surveillance vehicle helped city police manage Wari crowd

July 14, 2026 2:30 pm

The AI-Enabled Mobile Tower for Crowd Management and Security Surveillance Vehicle, developed by Pune-based Sakar Robotics, made its debut during the Wari procession.

DCM Sunetra Pawar at Sant Tukaram Maharaj temple in Dehu. The Sant Tukaram Maharaj palkhi procession left Dehu for Pandharpur this afternoon. (Express Photo)

Facial recognition, GPS trackers and anti-drone systems for Wari security

July 07, 2026 8:41 pm

For the first time this year, an air ambulance facility has been introduced for critical patients at Pandharpur.

Warkaris at a temple during preparations for the annual Pandharpur pilgrimage, where the PMC has introduced new facilities for devotees. pilgrims

Warkaris pilgrims to get foot massage during palkhi procession: PMC

June 30, 2026 7:04 pm

Ahead of the annual Warkari pilgrimage, the PMC has planned a range of facilities, including foot massage machines, medical camps, portable toilets and waterproof shelters for lakhs of devotees.

3 senior citizens attacked with paver block outside Pandharpur temple, 2 held

October 07, 2025 9:32 pm

Solapur Rural police have arrested two suspects in the case and said that injuries of one of three victims were grievous.

Tanker knocks down elderly couple returning home after visiting Pandharpur temple on Ashadhi Ekadashi

July 08, 2025 12:27 am

The incident occurred around 10am on Sunday, coinciding with Ashadhi Ekadashi, the day the Wari pilgrimage concluded

Pandharpur Temples Act Bombay High Court PIL

Pandharpur Temples Act doesn’t affect anyone’s religious rights, two temples open to all faiths: Maharashtra to HC

September 07, 2023 5:47 pm

The government says the 1973 law was enacted to safeguard the interests of the temples and 'relieve devotees from the rapacity of the priestly classes'.

Gadkari shares dais with Cong leader Digvijaya Singh, praises him for taking part in Pandharpur pilgrimage

June 30, 2023 10:20 pm

Notably, Gadkari had in 2018 withdrawn a case of defamation against Digvijaya Singh after the latter expressed regret over his statement.

Only posters of warkaris in Pandharpur: CM Shinde directs admin as KCR visits temple town

June 29, 2023 1:45 pm

KCR arrived in Maharashtra's Solapur district for a two-day pilgrimage to Pandharpur on Monday along with his cabinet colleagues. His motorcade consisted of 600 vehicles.