The Sacred Collective

• Photographer
  Jepin Krishna
• Technical Info
  1/320, 160, F14 And Full Frame
• Photo Date
  July 14, 2024

The Indian festival known as 'Pandharpur Wari' is a 21 day annual holy pilgrimage in Maharashtra, India that honors the deity Lord Vithoba, a form of Lord Krishna. The pilgrimage is marked by devotion, community bonding, and vibrant processions. The participants in the Wari are called ‘Warakaris’. A small group of Warakaris is called a Dindi. All dindis combined are called Wari. There will be many events including Collective singing, dancing, and chanting by Devotees. Every year, millions of devotees walk along the 250 km route during the festival