Groups of pilgrims from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, and other states have reached the temple of Lord Vithal, an incarnation of Vishnu, carrying padukas or sandals of different saints.

The waris reach the temple town on July 16, a day before Ashadi Ekadashi, an auspicious day for Vaishnavites and the pilgrimage's most important day. Lord Vithal is the manifestation of Vishnu.