Warkaris and Palkhis

Yesterday, Pune welcomed the lakhs of devotees of the Tukaram and Dyaneshwar palkhis and warkaris, on their way from Denu and Alandi to Pandharpur, almost 250 km away! Truly an amazing spectacle of faith, joy and devotion - fuelled this year by a good start to the monsoon. Yes, the city was pretty much grid locked in the evening, with arterial roads blocked for traffic, but I did get home safe and sound, albeit 30 mins later than usual.. but hey, come to think of it, it wasn't a big deal, and a small price to pay for all the hope and peace it brings to all.