[WATC] Things To Do In Pune - Weekend of Jun 21st, Jun 22nd

Hello hello! Very important weekend coming up - Pandharpur Waari 2025, which a sacred foot pilgrimage where Warkaris (devotees) walk over 250 km, following the Palkhi processions of Sant Tukaram Maharaj and Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj. Along the way, the Warkaris participate in spiritual discourses, devotional singing, and community meals, creating a moving festival of faith and unity. For palkhi darshan, details have been added in a separate section.

(Pic - Shiv Mandir at Zapurza Museum of Art & Culture, located on the bank of Khadakwasla Dam)

04th Jun to 22nd Jun : *Crossword Book-A-Thon - upto 70% discount, games, events and giveaways*. 11AM onwards, Crossword - Phoenix Marketcity VimanNagar, free entry. Details - https://bit.ly/4koaxly

19th Jun : *Pune Knowledge on Tap Series - Vidya Mahambare of Great Lakes Institute of Management, talking about how the Indian Economy has shaped over the last few years*. 6:30PM, Wynkk - Aundh, 300 (cover charge, redeemable). Regn - https://bit.ly/4n9hZ5O

20th Jun : *Poetry Reading by Kashmiri-Hindi Poet Satyen Khashu w/ The Corinthians Literati*. 5:30PM, The Corinthians Resort, Pune - Mohammedwadi, 100 (non members). RSVP - 9422517939

20th Jun : *Screening - Badnam Basti (1971), dir - Prem Kapoor, lang - Hindi*. 6:30PM, National Film Archive of India - Law College Road, free (FCFS). Details - https://bit.ly/44gG7eq

21s Jun : *Shivaji Nagar Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Pataleshwar Cave Temple - JM Road, 300. Regn - https://bit.ly/4ngrpwD

21st Jun : *Factory Tour + Combo Workshop (paper making, marbling) w/ Pune Handmade Papers*. 11AM, Shivajinagar, 900. Regn - 9960451770. Details - https://bit.ly/44jDOs1

21st Jun & 22nd Jun : *Into The Vortex Meetup - India's Newest Cooperative Fantasy Card Game*. 12PM onwards (full day event), Comics and Brics cafe - KP, 1700 (for both days - incl FnB and a copy of the game, 1000 for single day). Regn - https://bit.ly/4nep7y0

21st Jun (last batch) : *Dance of the Fireflies w/ Rivers & Rivers and Ridges*. 4PM, Mulshi Lake, 2625 (excl transport). Details - https://bit.ly/4kOc4S4

21st Jun : *Taar - Journaling & Postcard Club Meetup w/ The Montage Art Collective*. 4PM, Waari Book Cafe - Kothrud, 120. Regn - https://bit.ly/3ZDt993

21st Jun & 22nd Jun : *BRICK IT ON - A day of play with LEGO (access to 60+ sets)*. 4PM, Bricks & Cubes Studio - Baner, 699. Regn - https://bit.ly/44nrfMg

21st Jun : *Presentation & Workshop - Exploring the Symbolism of Masks*. 6PM, New Acropolis India (Pune Branch) - KP, 500. Tickets - https://bit.ly/43QHwt6

22nd Jun : *Spider Walk w/ Atharv Kulkarni*. 8AM, Baner Hill, free. Regn mandatory - 8390701644

22nd Jun : *Gothic Pune Heritage Walk w/ Aashwin Heritage*. 8AM, St. Paul's Church - Camp, 300. Regn - 8975909727. Details - https://bit.ly/4n4TSFz

22nd Jun : *Chinchwad Heritage Walk w/ Pune Heritage Walks*. 9AM, Mahasadhu Shree Morya Gosavi Maharaj Sanjivan Samadhi Mandir - Chinchwad, 300. Regn - https://bit.ly/4eavhep

22nd Jun : *State of Play - Express Scrabble Tournament*. 12:30PM onwards, Coffee Nation India - Kalyani Nagar, free entry. Regn - DM on Instagram https://bit.ly/44jE7mF

22nd Jun : *Fête de la Musique - global celebration of music w/ Alliance Française de Pune and Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Pune*. 3:30PM, FC Social - FC Road, free to attend (free to participate, non paid). Regn to perform - https://bit.ly/44jEaPn

*Later*
29th Jun : *Aranyakand - storytelling session that covers the 12 years of Vanvas w/ Itihaasa*. 5PM, New English School - Sadashiv Peth, 300. Regn - https://bit.ly/4e6lo14

05th Jul : *Pune Hash House Harriers 175th Run Milestone Celebrations with overnight stay, F&B, goodie bag, transport*. 9AM, The Yellow Retreat - Wai, 4999. Details - https://bit.ly/ph3wagrp

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*Pandharpur Waari*
-Palkhi Darshan 2025-

All those who wish to take Darshan of the 2 Palkhis can plan as per their convenience.

🚩 *St. Tukaram Palkhi* (Dehu)

Thursday, 19 June
- Will arrive at Akurdi (Pimpri-Chinchwad city) around 6 pm along the old Mumbai - Pune highway from Dehu.
- Palkhi night halt at Vitthal Rukmini Mandir, Akurdi gaon.

Friday, 20 June
- Palkhi will move towards Pune city from the old Mumbai - Pune highway.
- Palkhi will reach FC Road around 2 pm onwards, Tukaram Paduka Chowk
- Palkhi night halt at Shri Nivdunga Vithoba Temple, Nana Peth

Saturday, 21 June
- Palkhi will halt full day at Shri Nivdunga Vithoba Temple, Nana Peth

🚩 *St. Dnyaneshwar Palkhi* (Alandi)

Friday, 20 June
- Palkhi will move towards Pune city via Vishrantwadi from Alandi.
- Palkhi will reach FC Road around 3 pm onwards, Dnyaneshwar Paduka Chowk
- Palkhi night halt at Shri Palkhi Vitthal Temple, Bhavani Peth

Saturday, 21 June
- Palkhi will halt full day at Shri Palkhi Vitthal Temple, Bhavani Peth

Sunday, 22 June
- St. Tukaram Palkhi will leave Pune via Hadapsar from the Solapur Highway
- St. Dnyaneshwar Palkhi will leave Pune via Hadapsar towards Saswad

_*Note: The timings & schedule may be flexible depending on the traffic, crowd and rains._

(compiled by Pune Heritage Walks)

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*Recurring*
Saturdays :
- *East Pune Reads*, free. https://bit.ly/3SVJNfN
- *Saturday Writing w/ Pune Writers' Group*, free. https://bit.ly/3G53vmO

Sundays :
- *Pune Old City Heritage Walks w/ The Western Routes*, 625. https://bit.ly/3IimOXn
- *Plogging w/ Pune Ploggers*, free. https://bit.ly/4bPabk2

*F&B News*
- Bahn House in Erandwane is open! And serving up some delicious bahn mi and refreshing Vietnamese Cold Coffee

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