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A visit to Pandarpur - The Land of Lord Vitthal, Maharashtra

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 Jai Jai Panduranga Hari Bolo!! Panduranga Hari!! Panduranga Panduranga Panduranga Vittala!!! πŸ’₯πŸ’₯ Significance of Lord Vittal temple πŸ’₯πŸ’₯      πŸ‘‰The temple is situated on the banks of River Chandrabaga (aka River Bhima) in the Sholapur district of Maharashtra State. The River Chandrabaga is in the shape of the crescent moon, it is the tributary of the Tapti-Purna River.       πŸ‘‰This holy place is visited by 100,000 to 150,000 devotees during Ashadha, and Karthik Ekadashi, Devotees stay in the queue for 4 to 5 days to take the darshan of the Lord.      πŸ‘‰Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu visited Pandarpur during his South India yatra. During his visit, he initiated Saint Tukaram.      πŸ‘‰Our trip was for 2 days and 1 night. We traveled in Basava Express from Bangalore to Sholapur. From Sholapur railway station we took a bus to ISKCON Pandarpur. Guest rooms are available for stay, we can honor Prasadam in Govinda's or at the te...