Historical Period17c CE
17th c. CE (1608-1650)
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Sacred Facts · At a Glance
Mantra
Vithoba Vitthal" || "Om Namo Narayanaya
- Gender
- male
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Tukaram and the Bhakti Tradition in Maharashtra
Tukaram was one of the most influential saints in Maharashtra's Bhakti movement. His Dyaneshwari (commentary on the Bhagavad Gita) and 4,500+ abhangas are foundational Marathi spiritual texts.
His Connection to Vithoba
Tukaram was a Warkari (pilgrim) who walked annually to Pandharpur to worship Vithoba. He believed Vithoba appeared to him as his guru and taught him directly.
The Warkari Tradition
The Warkaris are a community of bhakti saints in Maharashtra who:
- Walk to Pandharpur every year on Ashadi Ekadashi
- Carry the palkhi (palanquin) of saints Namdev and Tukaram
- Sing abhangas throughout the pilgrimage
Famous Abhangas
| Song | Theme |
|---|---|
| Vitthal Vittu | Surrender to Vithoba |
| Jagadhita Aika | One God (Vithoba) |
| Majha Loka Nahi | World as Vithu |
Dehu Temple
Tukaram's temple at Dehu is a major site where:
- His samadhi is venerated
- Daily padas are sung
- His works are recited
Wisdom Graph: Divine Associations
MantraVithoba Vitthal" || "Om Namo Narayanaya
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