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Vithoba

विठोबा
Also known as: Viṭhobā, Viṭṭhala, Pāṇḍuraṅga, Lord of Pandharpur

About

The form of Vishnu/Krishna worshipped in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. Central deity of the Varkari tradition. Depicted standing on a brick (vithi) with hands on hips. Associated with saints like Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, Namdev, and Janabai. Represents devotion accessible to all.

Attributes

Vishnu formVarkari traditionDevotionAccessibilityCompassion

Symbols

BrickHands on hipsPandharpur templeTulasi
Consort
Rukmini (Rakhumai)
Vahana (Mount)
Garuda

Associated Mantras

Om Viṭṭhalāya Namaḥ
Jai Jai Rām Kṛṣṇa Hari
Dnyaneshwari
Abhangas

Festivals

Ashadhi EkadashiKartiki EkadashiPandharpur Wari

Scriptures

PuranasDnyaneshwariAbhanga literatureBhagavata Purana

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraKarnatakaTelanganaPan-India

Iconography

Standing on a brick, hands on hips. Dark complexion, crowned. Usually depicted with Rukmini. Simple, approachable form without elaborate weapons.