Pundalik Mandir Pandharpur

The temple is located in the city of Pandharpur in Maharastra. Pundalik temple is a central figure in the legends of the Hindu god Vithoba, generally considered a Vaishnava deity identified with the deities of Vishnu and Krishna. Pundalik is also perceived to be the historical founder of the Varkari sect, which is centred on the worship of Lord Vithoba. Pundalik was one of the earliest Kundalini Yoga practitioners.The temple has a brick (symbolising steadfast devotion) as its central object of worship, representing the spot where Lord Vitthal stood waiting for Pundalik. The temple being situated on the banks of the Chandra Bhaga River, resonating the simplicity and spiritual depth, which draws many devotees to this place seeking the devotional peace.How to Reach Pundalik Temple PandharpurThe temple can be easily reached by different modes of transport. Some are given below.By AirThe nearest airport is Pune International Airport, 215 KM from the temple; one can easily book a flight to the airport to reach the temple. One gets the facilities of taxis and public transport from the airport to reach the temple.By Rail The nearest station is Sholapur Railway station, at a distance of 74 km from the temple. One can get the local transport or a taxi to reach the temple from the station.By Road The temple is well connected with the way of life. The nearby cities have been connected with the public transport facilities very well. One can easily reach the temple from the nearby cities. You can take a direct taxi or reach directly to the temple.Best Time to Visit Pandharpur Pundalik TempleThe best time to reach the temple is from October to March in the winter months. So that the person visiting can get a better time to explore and can enjoy the sight seeing.