Dhunda Maharaj Deglurkar was a saint and exponent of Marathi
Kirtan dedicated to Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur in Maharashtra .
His Punyatithi or death anniversary is annually observed in Paush Month. Dhunda
Maharaj Deglurkar Punyatithi 2026 date is January 7.
Dhunda Maharaj Deglurkar was a great singer of the Varkari
Kirtan. He spread the glory of Lord Vitthal by sing the poems of Sant
Nivruttinath, Sant Dnyaneshwar, Sopandev, Muktabai, Sant Eknath, Sant Namdev,
and Tukaram Maharaj.
Special programs are organized on the day at Pandharpur.
Dhunda Maharaj Deglurkar Punyatithi is annually held on
Paush Krishna Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during the waning phase of
moon as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar followed in Maharashtra .