Ashadhi Ekadashi, one of the most significant festivals in Maharashtra which also marks the culmination of the pilgrimage undertaken by the Warkaris (devotees of Lord Vitthal) from different parts of the state on their feet to travel hundreds of kilometres to reach temple town Pandharpur in Solapur district. <br />'' <br />''As per the tradition, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray performed the Mahapooja of Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini at the temple town of Pandharpur in the wee hours. The CM prayed to make Maharashtra and the country free of Corona virus and to grant peace and prosperity to farmers in the state.<br />''His son and State Minister Aaditya Thackeray was also present at the religious ceremony.<br />'' <br />''Warkari (devotee of Lord Vitthal) couple Vitthal Badhe and Anusuya Badhe got the opportunity to perform the rituals along side the Chief Minister.<br />'' <br />''In normal times, lakhs of Warkaris from Maharashtra and other states throng the temple in Pandharpur on 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'. However, in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maharashtra Government cancelled this year's annual 'Wari' (pilgrimage), which is characterised by people walking from far with palanquins to Pandharpur.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Curfew is in force in Pandharpur since yesterday to prevent any gathering of people in the temple town, located around 350 kilometres from Mumbai.In other parts of the state too, the festival is being celebrated on a low-key.</span><br />