Pilgrims walk to Alandi and Pandarpur, two provincial towns near Pune

On a bridge in Alandi

Pilgrims crowd the mountainous pass towards Saswat, waving flags, carrying holy treasures in decorated carts

A footbath on arrival at Alandi

Temporary markets spring up everywhere

Pilgrims rest for lunch

Pallaquin with sandals of venerated poet Tukaram

Painting: King Shivaji bows to Tukaram

Temple of Lord Khandoba in Jejuri

Pilgrims and vagabunds mingle on the stairways

Women dance for Lord Khandoba

Musicians, Devadasi

Venerating a statue of Lord Hanuman