IAS Pune – Pandharpur Devotional Ride
Pandharpur 9th Wari or Wari (Vari) is an annual yatra (pilgrimage) to Pandharpur - The Palkhi of the Hindu god Vithoba in the Indian state of Maharashtra, in honour of the deity. The tradition is more than 700 to 800 years old which is a March on foot from two main locations Alandi (Pune) & Dehu (Pune) in Maharashtra to the Vithoba temple located at Pandharpur, attracts a total of over a million pilgrims.
Indo Athletic Society has organized the 9th edition of the Pandharpur Devotional cycle Wari. Mainly for those who are unable to attend the traditional Wari (march on foot). IAS – Indo Athletic Society is committed to working for the Nobel cause of community health & environment through sports. With this Cycle Wari we wish to spread a message for the betterment of our health and environment. Especially when it comes to air pollution, cycling is what proves to be one of the best modern-age solutions.
Grab this opportunity to join the unique “Pune – Pandharpur Devotional Ride” and “Be a part of Solution Not A Pollution”.
You can try to group registration in case more than 10 members, group call 9767056010 to save transaction charges on the Townscript site.
https://www.townscript.com/e/iasdr2025
Day - Saturday 7th June 2025
Time reporting- 2.45 am at Bhakti Shakti , Nigdi
Venue –
You can join us at any below-given gathering point from Pune.
3:00 am Bhakti Shakti Chowk ( Flag of Time Point 1 )
3:15 am - Nashik Phata ( Flag of Time Point 2 )
4:15 am - Nobel Hospital Corner, Hadapsar ( Flag of Time Point 3 )
Considering high temperature in afternoon we are starting early.
Who can Participate:
Only those capable of riding at speeds above 16 km/hr are advised to participate.
The total distance to be completed in one day is: 250 km from Dehu, 230 km from Nigdi, 200 km from Hadapsar
Only those who are confident in completing the ride should participate.
Participants who wish to ride both ways can do so as a "Self-Supported" return journey to Pune. You can book a one-way ride without a truck ticket.
We will face strong headwinds while returning, so participants riding both ways need to practice riding against headwinds.
Kids are allowed (at the parent's responsibility) only if the parent has registered and is riding alongside the kids.
Things to Carry -
Helmet (You won’t be allowed to ride without Helmet).
Reflective jacket.
Headlights and taillights will be must, it will be good if you have power backups (power banks).
Puncture kit. with at least 2 extra tubes.
Nutrition (Electrolyte pouches and energy bars enough to ride this long-distance)
Medicines, handy First aid kit
Participants will get:-
Cycling T-Shirt with Back Pocket
Finisher T-Shirt
Night Stay Arrangement at Pandharpur ( sharing basis )
Day 1 Food. ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner )
Event Medal.
Goodie Bag.
BIB.
Participation e-Certificate.
Backup Vehicle Support.
As limited seats are available, please confirm your participation ASAP.
Thanks & Regards,
Team IAS.
Contact -
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