<p>Mumbai: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra">Maharashtra</a> Chief Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/eknath-shinde">Eknath Shinde</a> on Wednesday performed puja at a temple in Pandharpur town of Solapur district on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'.</p>.<p>He prayed to Lord Vitthal for abundant rain in the state that would help farmers, a statement from Shinde's office said. The CM performed the puja along with his wife Lata Shinde.</p>.<p>As a long-standing tradition, the chief minister of Maharashtra offers prayers at the famous temple dedicated to Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini in Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi every year.</p>.<p>Warkari couple Balu Ahire and Ashabai, hailing from Nashik, performed the ritual alongside CM Shinde in the early hours of Wednesday.</p>.'NITI only immoral power grab': Sena (UBT) leader takes dig after Shinde excluded from reshuffled NITI Aayog.<p>Lakhs of 'warkaris' (devotees of Lord Vitthal) congregated in Pandharpur from different parts of Maharashtra and neighbouring states for the celebration.</p>.<p>On Tuesday, Shinde said the development of Pandharpur temple town will be carried out only after consulting residents, ensuring no decision is imposed on them.</p>.<p>He stressed on the need for a comprehensive development of the town.</p>.<p>Notably, the Mahayuti government is planning to develop Pandharpur on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. </p>
<p>Mumbai: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra">Maharashtra</a> Chief Minister <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/eknath-shinde">Eknath Shinde</a> on Wednesday performed puja at a temple in Pandharpur town of Solapur district on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Ekadashi'.</p>.<p>He prayed to Lord Vitthal for abundant rain in the state that would help farmers, a statement from Shinde's office said. The CM performed the puja along with his wife Lata Shinde.</p>.<p>As a long-standing tradition, the chief minister of Maharashtra offers prayers at the famous temple dedicated to Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini in Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi every year.</p>.<p>Warkari couple Balu Ahire and Ashabai, hailing from Nashik, performed the ritual alongside CM Shinde in the early hours of Wednesday.</p>.'NITI only immoral power grab': Sena (UBT) leader takes dig after Shinde excluded from reshuffled NITI Aayog.<p>Lakhs of 'warkaris' (devotees of Lord Vitthal) congregated in Pandharpur from different parts of Maharashtra and neighbouring states for the celebration.</p>.<p>On Tuesday, Shinde said the development of Pandharpur temple town will be carried out only after consulting residents, ensuring no decision is imposed on them.</p>.<p>He stressed on the need for a comprehensive development of the town.</p>.<p>Notably, the Mahayuti government is planning to develop Pandharpur on the lines of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. </p>