Paithankar Bhanudas Maharaj – Short Biography

Paithankar Bhanudas Maharaj (1448–1513) was an ardent devotee of Bhagwan Vitthal of Pandharpur. He played an important role in bringing back the murti of Vitthal Rukmini to Pandharpur Temple. It is traditionally believed that King Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagar had the murti of Panduranga (Bhagavan Vitthal) taken to Hampi, possibly to prevent desecration by Muslim invaders. The absence of the

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