Roadtrip 2025| Hyderabad to Pandharpur| EP1| Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple |#tatasafarigoldedition

Driving from Hyderabad to Pandharpur is a scenic and manageable road trip covering approximately 362 km on NH 65, which takes around 5.5 to 7 hours depending on traffic and stops. Suggested Route: 1) Hyderabad - Solapur (NH 65) 2) Solapur - Pandharpur (NH 965) The roads are generally in good condition, especially via NH65 and NH965. Ideal for a day trip or overnight journey. Fuel stations and eateries are available along the way. Try to start early to avoid city traffic and reach before dusk. The Shri Vitthal Rukmini Temple in Pandharpur is one of Maharashtra’s most revered pilgrimage sites, especially for followers of the Varkari tradition. 🛕 About the Temple Deities: Lord Vitthal (a form of Krishna/Vishnu) and his consort Rukmini. Location: On the banks of the Chandrabhaga River (also called Bhima), in Pandharpur, Solapur district. Significance: It's a central hub for the Ashadi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi pilgrimages, drawing millions of devotees who walk for days to reach the temple. Architecture: The temple dates back to the 12th–13th century, with inscriptions suggesting worship of Vitthal as early as the 6th century CE. 🕓 Temple Timings Open daily: 4:00 AM to 11:00 PM Closed briefly: 11:00 AM to 11:15 AM (Mahanaivedya) 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Poshakh) After 11:45 PM until early morning. 🌐 Online Services You can book darshan passes, pujas, accommodation, and even watch live darshan through the official website: vitthalrukminimandir.org.