Faith and dedication

Can you take up a 7-day walking pilgrimage to a place of devotion without carrying any essential supplies and rely on the kindness of strangers to sustain during those 7 days? Well, this couple I met was doing that. They are the devotees. Even though they could afford the supplies, they asked for bhiksha (donation,…

Watercolor of a maharashtrian married couple who walked in the Waari.

Can you take up a 7-day walking pilgrimage to a place of devotion without carrying any essential supplies and rely on the kindness of strangers to sustain during those 7 days?

Well, this couple I met was doing that. They are the devotees. Even though they could afford the supplies, they asked for bhiksha (donation, alms). They were headed to a place of worship called Alandi. They are the simple people from Maharashtra I adore. I couldn’t help but pour my emotions into this painting. Hope you like it as much as I do.

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