Pahava Vitthal by Uddhav Thackeray is a book with photos of the world famous Pandarpur Yatra to the Vithal Temple . The 21-day Yatra from mainly from Dehu and Alandi to the Pandarpur Temple culminates on the Ashadi Ekadasi day in July.
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The pictures were taken by Uddhav between June and July 2010. In his preface, Uddhav writes in Marathi, "It is a tour of Pandharpur from the sky." The photographs try to capture the life of Varkaris (pilgrims) through their annual pilgrimage trek of 21 days. The book consists of aerial shots taken from a helicopter by Uddhav himself and portrays the colorful extravaganza, the grandeur as well as the significance of the padyatra (foot march).
Pahava Vitthal
By Uddhav Thackeray
Price: Rs 200
By Uddhav Thackeray
Price: Rs 200