Shri Vitthal Rukmini Mandir Pandharpur

Shri Vitthal-Rukmini Mandir, also known as Vithoba Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. This temple is the main centre to worship Vithoba, which is a form of Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna and his wife Rukmini. It is one of the most visited temples in Maharashtra. King Vishnuvardhana built the temple.The temple is unique due to its strong association with the Varkari tradition, where millions of devotees visit as a spiritual journey (wari) singing abhangas (devotional hyms) in Marathi. The temple has a beautiful black idol of the Lord Vitthal, standing with arms akimbo, showing the divine serenity. Thus, the temple becomes important because of the divine beauty and the other important significance of the Lord Vittal. For more details, check the latest blog on Shri Vithhal Rukmini Mandir Darshan Booking.How to Reach Shri Vitthal Rukmini TemplePandharpur is very well connected with the different modes of transport, which lets people visit there easily and comfortably. Some ways are given below.By AirThe nearest airport is Pune International Airport (215 km). One can book their flight directly to this airport. Then, from the airport, one can easily take the taxi or can take the public transport to reach the temple.By RoadPandharpur is connected very well by ways of road. One can easily take the public transport from the nearby cities. The transport facilities and private taxis from the nearby cities are easily available; one can book that and reach here easily. Thus, to reach the temple through the roadways is easy and comfortable.By RailThe nearest railway station is Solapur railway station (74 km) from the temple. One can easily book the train to this station and can reach the temple by public transport or by taxi.Best Time to Visit Sri Vitthal Rukmini TempleThe best time to visit this temple is during the Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi festivals (June-July). Also, one can visit this temple in the winter from October to March.Check our blog on Shri Vithhal Rukmini Temple timing and more for more details.