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Tukaram (Deified)

तुकाराम
Also known as: Tukārām, Varkari Saint, Abhanga Poet

About

A revered saint of the Varkari tradition in Maharashtra. Known for his devotional abhangas (hymns) to Vitthala. Deified by his followers as a saint and poet. Represents accessible devotion, social reform, and the power of love for God.

Attributes

DevotionAbhangasVarkari traditionSocial reformVitthala devotion

Symbols

Abhanga manuscriptsPandharpurTukaram Gatha

Associated Mantras

Tukaram Abhangas
Om Tukārāma Namaḥ

Festivals

Pandharpur WariTukaram Jayanti

Scriptures

Tukaram GathaAbhangas

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraVarkari tradition

Iconography

Depicted as a simple man in a dhoti, often with a tambura (musical instrument). Devotional, ecstatic expression. Often shown with a manuscript of his abhangas.