Vitthal / Pandurang (विट्ठल / पांडुरंग)

Vitthal Aarti (जय विट्ठल जय विट्ठल)

The beloved aarti of Lord Vitthal (Pandurang) of Pandharpur, sung by Warkari pilgrims across Maharashtra — a form of Lord Vishnu/Krishna.

About this Aarti

Jai Vitthal is the aarti of Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur, central to the Warkari pilgrimage tradition where millions walk barefoot on Ashadhi Ekadashi.

When to Recite

Ashadhi Ekadashi, Kartiki Ekadashi, Wari pilgrimage, daily puja at Pandharpur temple

English Transliteration

Jai Vitthal Jai Vitthal, Vitthal Jai Jai.
Pandharpur Ke Raja, Pandurang Rai.
Jai Vitthal Jai Vitthal.

Pundalik Ke Bhakti Mein, Aaye Pandurang.
Kamar Par Donon Haath, Khade Vitthal Rang.
Jai Vitthal Jai Vitthal.

Rukhmini Sang Virajat, Indrayani Tat Par.
Bhima Nadi Ke Kinare, Darshan Mile Thakur.
Jai Vitthal Jai Vitthal.

Warkari Bhakt Aate, Paidal Yatra Karte.
Ashadh Kartik Maas Mein, Sab Wari Le Aate.
Jai Vitthal Jai Vitthal.

📖 Meaning / Bhavarth

Jai Vitthal — Glory to Lord Vitthal of Pandharpur. Pundalik Ke Bhakti Mein Aaye Pandurang — Lord Vitthal came to devotee Pundalika's home, pleased by his devotion. Kamar Par Donon Haath — This is Vitthal's iconic posture — hands on waist, standing on a brick. Warkari Bhakt Paidal Yatra Karte — Warkari pilgrims walk to Pandharpur barefoot during Ashadha and Kartik.