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Vishnu Form · Lord of Pandharpur

Vitthala

विठ्ठल
Also known as: Viṭhobā, Pāṇḍuraṅga, Vithu Māuli

About

Form of Vishnu worshipped primarily in Maharashtra. Central deity of Pandharpur. Associated with the Varkari movement and saints like Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, and Namdev. Depicted standing on a brick (vithi), hands on hips.

Attributes

DevotionVarkari traditionCompassionSimplicity

Symbols

BrickHands on hipsPandharpur temple
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 literature

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraKarnatakaTelangana

Iconography

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