Barefoot journey from Saswad to Jejuri highlights Wari devotion

The Saswad-Jejuri leg of the annual Pandharpur Wari draws countless faithful, and this year actress Chhaya Kadam added her name to the list of barefoot walkers. Covering about 20 kilometres, she moved in step with the crowd, pausing at key points to pray before the saintly palanquins of Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Tukaram. Her Instagram posts captured the atmosphere of devotion, from the rhythmic chants to the sea of saffron-clad pilgrims. Kadam's presence brought additional media attention to the pilgrimage, reinforcing its cultural importance.