Devendra Fadnavis Conducts Mahapuja at Lord Vitthal Temple on Ashadhi Ekadashi

The Mahapuja, a major ritual in the Vitthal cult, was performed at the iconic Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple in Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi, a day of great religious significance for devotees. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, accompanied by senior party leaders and temple priests, led the ceremony, offering prayers and symbolic offerings to the deity. The event drew a large crowd of pilgrims, who gathered to witness the ritual and participate in the festivities. Fadnavis remarked that the Mahapuja reinforces the cultural heritage of Maharashtra and strengthens the bond between the state government and its people. The ceremony concluded with a communal feast, underscoring the inclusive spirit of the celebration.