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A significant part of the bhakti custom of Hinduism, the Warkari tradition is derived from the love and worship of Vitthal (otherwise called Vithoba), the god of Pandharpur, viewed as a manifestation of Lord Krishna. Holy people and masters of the bhakti custom related to the Warkaris comprise Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Chokhamela, Eknath, and Tukaram, Gadge Maharaj every one of whom was bestowed the title of Sant.
The Warkari development incorporates the love of Vithoba and an obligation-based approach towards life stressing the moral way of behaving and severe evasion of liquor and tobacco, the reception of the sattvic diet, a lacto-vegan diet that bars onion and garlic and fasting on Ekadashi day (two times per month), patience (chastity) during student life, equality and kindness for all dismissing discrimination in view of the rank framework or riches, the perusing of Hindu texts, the recitation of the Haripath consistently and the normal act of bhajan and kirtan. The Warkaris wear tulsi-mala, a rosary produced using the wood of the consecrated Tulsi plant. The Warkari men might be recognized by their three upstanding temple lines, a black between two white gopi Chandan or white clay and sandal lines which are likewise famous among other Vaishnavite worshippers. Varkaris viewed God as the Ultimate Truth and discovered grades of values in public life; however, they acknowledge equality among men. Varkaris bow before one another in light of the fact that "everyone is Brahma ''. The Warkari writers are known for their devotional verses, the abhang, committed to Vithoba and created in Marathi. Other devotional writing incorporates the Kannada psalms of the Haridasa, and Marathi variants of the aarti melodies related to ceremonies of offering light to the god.
Warkari individuals embrace a yearly pilgrimage called wari, to Pandharpur, gathering there on Ekadashi (the eleventh day) of the Hindu lunar month of Ashadha, with reference to a date falling at some point between late June to July in the Gregorian calendar. Worshippers carry Palkhi of the holy people from their places of Samadhi (Enlightenment or "otherworldly birth"). The practice of carrying the paduka (shoes) of the sants in a Palkhi was begun by the son of Tukaram, Narayan Maharaj.
Special events, for example, Ringan and Dhava are held during this yearly pilgrimage. During the Ringan, an unmounted consecrated horse called Maulincha Ashva, who is accepted to be the spirit of the holy person whose idol is being carried in the litter, goes through the lines of worshippers, who have a go at getting the residue particles and cover their head with it. Dhava is one more sort of race where everybody wins and it is held to remember how Tukaram previously saw the temple at Pandharpur and began running in sheer elation.
Various deities of Marathi Hinduism
Maharashtrian Hindus worship numerous gods that are viewed as manifestations of Vishnu. They additionally pray to Lord Shiv, Goddess Parvati, and Lord Ganesh.
Vitthal/Vithoba or Pandurangâ a form of Krishna.
Krishna Aur Shri Krishna.
Parashuram.
Ram
Maruti.
Mahadev (Shiva)
Malhar or Khandoba, an avatar of Shiva.
Ganapati.
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