Lord Vitthal / Vithoba (Pandharpur) · Devotional Song
विठ्ठल आरती (जय जय विठ्ठल)
Vitthal Aarti (Jai Jai Vitthal)
Vitthal Aarti is the soul of the Warkari devotional tradition of Maharashtra. Sung at the Pandharpur Vitthal Mandir on the banks of the Bhima river, it praises Vitthal — a form of Vishnu/Krishna — who stands with arms akimbo on a brick (Vit), waiting with infinite patience for his devotees. The Wari pilgrimage to Pandharpur is one of India's largest religious gatherings.
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Hindu devotional song
Benefits of Vitthal Aarti (Jai Jai Vitthal)
- ·Liberation through devotion (bhakti mukti)
- ·Peace and contentment for pilgrims and seekers
- ·Blessings of the Warkari saint tradition (Dnyaneshwar, Tukaram, Namdev)
- ·Grace for those walking the path of pure love and surrender
Best Time to Sing
Ashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi (Wari pilgrimage days), and every Ekadashi.
विठ्ठल आरती (जय जय विठ्ठल) — पाठ
॥ श्री विठ्ठल आरती ॥
Chorus / टेक
जय जय विठ्ठल, जय हरि विठ्ठल। पंढरपुर निवासी, कटि-कर विठ्ठल॥
॥ 1 ॥
भीमा-तट पर ठाड़े, ईंट पर पाँव। पुंडलिक के कारण, रहे इसी ठाँव॥ जय जय विठ्ठल, जय हरि विठ्ठल। पंढरपुर निवासी, कटि-कर विठ्ठल॥
॥ 2 ॥
ज्ञानदेव, तुकाराम, नामदेव-नारे। वारकरी भक्त-जन, चरण में हारे॥ जय जय विठ्ठल, जय हरि विठ्ठल। पंढरपुर निवासी, कटि-कर विठ्ठल॥
॥ 3 ॥
आषाढ़ी-कार्तिकी, वारी की राह। लाखों चरण चलते, प्रभु के पास॥ जय जय विठ्ठल, जय हरि विठ्ठल। पंढरपुर निवासी, कटि-कर विठ्ठल॥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Who is Vitthal and why does he stand on a brick?
Vitthal (also Vithoba or Pandurang) is the presiding deity of Pandharpur in Maharashtra, considered a form of Vishnu or Krishna. The iconic image shows him standing with arms on his hips on a brick (Vit). According to legend, his devotee Pundalik was so absorbed in serving his parents that when Vitthal visited, Pundalik threw a brick for Vitthal to stand on while he finished serving his parents. Touched by this devotion to parents, Vitthal remained standing on the brick.
Q.What is the Warkari tradition and the Wari pilgrimage?
The Warkari tradition is a devotional movement in Maharashtra centred on Vitthal worship. Warkaris (pilgrims) walk to Pandharpur twice a year — on Ashadhi Ekadashi (June/July) and Kartiki Ekadashi (October/November). This tradition was shaped by saints like Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath, and Tukaram, who composed abhangas (devotional poems). The Wari pilgrimage draws 500,000 to 1 million pilgrims each time.
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