🌟 THE PANDHARPUR WARI: A JOURNEY OF SAINTS 🌟
A Living Timeline of Maharashtra's Spiritual Legacy
1. THE ANCIENT ROOTS (13th - 14th Century CE)
Foundational figures of the Warkari movement
| SAINT | ERA | DINDI ORIGIN & ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS | KEY SIGNIFICANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Nivruttinath | c. 1273 - 1297 CE | Trimbakeshwar, Nashik. Longest route, guru of Dnyaneshwar. | Elder brother & guru of Sant Dnyaneshwar. |
| Sant Dnyaneshwar | c. 1275 - 1296 CE | Alandi, Pune. The most prominent and largest Wari. | Authored Dnyaneshwari, revolutionized devotion. |
| Sant Muktabai | c. 1279 - 1297 CE | Kothali-Muktainagar, Jalgaon. From North Maharashtra. | Younger sister of Dnyaneshwar, revered mystic. |
| Sant Gora Kumbhar | c. 1267 - 1317 CE | Ter, Dharashiv (Osmanabad). From Marathwada region. | Devotion despite personal tragedy, unwavering faith. |
| Sant Namdev | c. 1270 - 1350 CE | Narsi (Namdev), Hingoli. From Marathwada, major historical Dindi. | Pioneering devotional poet, spread Bhakti far. |
2. THE REVITALIZERS (16th - 17th Century CE)
Bridge figures who continued and deepened the tradition
| SAINT | ERA | DINDI ORIGIN & ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS | KEY SIGNIFICANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Eknath | 1533 - 1599 CE | Paithan, Chh. Sambhajinagar. Only major Dindi from Marathwada. | Revitalized Bhakti, simple language, social reform. |
| Sant Tukaram | 1608 - 1649 CE | Dehu, Pune. Second largest and equally prominent Wari. | Pinnacle of Abhanga poetry, profound spiritual insight. |
3. THE MODERN CONTINUUM (19th - 20th Century CE)
A recent spiritual beacon, continuing the Warkari legacy
| SAINT | ERA | DINDI ORIGIN & ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS | KEY SIGNIFICANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Gajanan Maharaj | 1878 - 1910 CE | Shegaon, Buldhana. Highly organized, disciplined, from Vidarbha. | Modern-era saint, known for miracles and guidance. |
COMMON DESTINATION: PANDHARPUR, SOLAPUR DISTRICT
All major Dindis converge at Wakhari just before their final, grand entry into Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi.
🌟 THE PANDHARPUR WARI: A JOURNEY OF SAINTS 🌟
A Living Timeline of Maharashtra's Spiritual Legacy
1. THE ANCIENT ROOTS (13th - 14th Century CE)
Foundational figures of the Warkari movement
| SAINT | ERA | DINDI ORIGIN & ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS | KEY SIGNIFICANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Nivruttinath | c. 1273 - 1297 CE | Trimbakeshwar, Nashik. Longest route, guru of Dnyaneshwar. | Elder brother & guru of Sant Dnyaneshwar. |
| Sant Dnyaneshwar | c. 1275 - 1296 CE | Alandi, Pune. The most prominent and largest Wari. | Authored Dnyaneshwari, revolutionized devotion. |
| Sant Muktabai | c. 1279 - 1297 CE | Kothali-Muktainagar, Jalgaon. From North Maharashtra. | Younger sister of Dnyaneshwar, revered mystic. |
| Sant Gora Kumbhar | c. 1267 - 1317 CE | Ter, Dharashiv (Osmanabad). From Marathwada region. | Devotion despite personal tragedy, unwavering faith. |
| Sant Namdev | c. 1270 - 1350 CE | Narsi (Namdev), Hingoli. From Marathwada, major historical Dindi. | Pioneering devotional poet, spread Bhakti far. |
2. THE REVITALIZERS (16th - 17th Century CE)
Bridge figures who continued and deepened the tradition
| SAINT | ERA | DINDI ORIGIN & ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS | KEY SIGNIFICANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Eknath | 1533 - 1599 CE | Paithan, Chh. Sambhajinagar. Only major Dindi from Marathwada. | Revitalized Bhakti, simple language, social reform. |
| Sant Tukaram | 1608 - 1649 CE | Dehu, Pune. Second largest and equally prominent Wari. | Pinnacle of Abhanga poetry, profound spiritual insight. |
3. THE MODERN CONTINUUM (19th - 20th Century CE)
A recent spiritual beacon, continuing the Warkari legacy
| SAINT | ERA | DINDI ORIGIN & ROUTE HIGHLIGHTS | KEY SIGNIFICANCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Gajanan Maharaj | 1878 - 1910 CE | Shegaon, Buldhana. Highly organized, disciplined, from Vidarbha. | Modern-era saint, known for miracles and guidance. |
COMMON DESTINATION: PANDHARPUR, SOLAPUR DISTRICT
All major Dindis converge at Wakhari just before their final, grand entry into Pandharpur for Ashadhi Ekadashi.
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