Tukaram Beej

Sant Tukaram Maharaj

Warkari / Varkari

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Tukaram Beej — the day Sant Tukaram Maharaj ascended bodily to Vaikuntha in 1650 CE from the Inderayani riverbank at Dehu. Falls on Falgun Krishna Dwitiya. Warkaris gather at Dehu and at every Vitthal mandir to sing Tukaram's gathas through the night. The Beej procession of his bhajan-mandali walks from the river to the mandir reenacting that final morning.

Dates 2026–2027

March 5, 2026March 24, 2027

Mantra

जय जय रामकृष्ण हरि

Jaya Jaya Rama Krishna Hari

Victory, victory to Rama, Krishna, Hari — the Warkari salutation given by Sant Tukaram.

How to recite

Sing Sant Tukaram's gathas (collected abhangas) continuously — especially 'Andhalya magate ek dola' and 'Hech daan dega deva'. Visit Dehu if possible for the Beej procession from the Inderayani river bank to the Tukaram mandir.

Benefits

Honors Sant Tukaram's vaikuntha-gaman (ascension to Vaikuntha in his physical body, attested in the Tukaram Charitra). Reading his gathas on this day is held to confer the same merit as a Pandharpur darshan.

✦ Special Note

Dehu, near Pune, becomes the second Pandharpur on this day. Tukaram Beej is one of the three pillar-days of the Warkari year (with Ashadhi and Kartiki Ekadashi). Per the Marathi Drik Panchang (Amanta system) — Phalgun Krishna Dwitiya (Falgun Vad 2).

Foods Allowed

Sant Tukaram's prasad — pohe (flattened rice) with shengdana and coconutSabudana khichdi and vadaVarai bhakri with thechaBhopla bharit (pumpkin curry) — Tukaram's beloved offeringNaralachi vadi (coconut barfi)Puran poli — offered after main bhogFruits — especially Tukaram's offering of jamun and sitafalMilk, taak (buttermilk), tulsi-waterSendha namak — for fasting members of the household

Foods to Avoid

Onion, garlic, brinjal — always avoided in Warkari kitchensMeat, fish, eggs, alcoholAnything not offered to Vitthal first via Sant Tukaram's gatha

Meal Idea

Pohe with shengdana, coconut and tulsi for the morning naivedya; varai bhakri with bhopla bharit and thecha for lunch; puran poli with ghee for the evening kirtan-conclusion meal.

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