Glossary
abhanga a religious poem dedicated to Vithoba
bhakti religious devotion (especially to Vishnu)
Brahmin a priest; or the name of the whole priestly caste
ekadashi the number 11; or the 11th day of lunar fortnights
palkhi a ceremonial platform for religious objects,
carried by walking devotees
Pandharpur Indian city in state of Maharashtra,
home to main temple of Vithoba
Pundalik possibly legendary founder of Vithoba devotion
puja a religious ritual
vakari a pilgrim; or Vakari, Marathi-speaking Vithoba devotees
yatra a pilgrimage or procession
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