The Spirit of Dindi

Every year, thousands of Varkaris walk from Alandi and Dehu to Pandharpur, chanting the holy names of Vitthala. This sacred walk is called the Wari, and each devotional group is known as a dindi. People walk like one spiritual family — singing, praying, serving, and supporting one another. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

ISKCON Hadapsar joyfully participates in this glorious tradition every year, welcoming Varkaris with kirtan, prasadam, and seva. It is our privilege to serve the devotees who have preserved this timeless paramparā.

The Varkari Wari Tradition

The Varkari Wari is one of Maharashtra’s most ancient devotional movements. It was shaped by Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and later enriched by Sant Namdev, Sant Tukaram, Sant Eknath, Janabai, Chokhamela, and many others. Their abhangas carry the essence of devotion and the heart of the Wari. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Sant Tukaram Maharaj expresses complete surrender, pure bhakti, and identity as a Varkari:

The Wari covers nearly 250 km over 18–21 days and culminates in Pandharpur on the sacred Ashadhi Ekadashi. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

ISKCON Hadapsar’s Seva During the Wari

Following Srila Prabhupāda’s instruction — “Go village to village, town to town” — ISKCON Hadapsar walks alongside the Varkaris with kirtan, book distribution, prasadam seva, medical help, and heartfelt support. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

• Free prasadam to thousands • Cool water & buttermilk distribution • First-aid service for blisters, dehydration, fatigue • Book distribution (Bhagavad-gītā) • Organizing, guiding, and helping pilgrims

Register to Walk With the Dindi

Join ISKCON Hadapsar during the Wari to participate in kirtan, prasadam seva, book distribution, and devotional service. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}