Ashadi Ekadashi 2021: 'Mauli Mauli' to 'Var Var Varkari', 5 best songs to get into the festive spirit

The auspicious festival Ashadi Ekadashi is being observed today (July 20). People all around the world are gearing up to visit the arduous pilgrimage to Pandharpur, Maharashtra for the annual Ashadi Ekadashi festival.

In the times of Covid-19, there will be no 'Wari' due to Coronavirus lockdown. But we can at least put on its special playlist and get on the festive fervour, at homes.

There are many Marathi songs made on Lord Vithala that instantly get you in the spirit of the festival. So here are the five best songs that are sure to get you in the spirit of the auspicious festival.

This ultimate hit from the Marathi movie 'Mauli' features Riteish Deshmukh, actress Saiyami Kher and eminent music composer duo Ajay and Atul Gogavale who are praising the Lord Vitthal. This song is a classic hit and cannot imagine celebrating the festival without playing it.

Another wonderful track praising lord Vitthal from the movie 'Vitthal Vitthal' has the vocals of the Bhakticha Bhandara and is Composed by Music Director Salil Kulkarni. This song is worth listening.

This melodious track is from the movie 'Sant Gora Kumbhar' has the vocals of the legendary singer Sudhir Phadke. The movie 'Sant Gora Kumbhar' picturised on the saint Gora Kumbhar who belonged to Varkari Samudaay and was a great devotee of Lord Vitthal.

This song from the movie 'Hari Om Vithala' is sung by Marathi cinema's eminent singer Suresh Wadkar. The movie is based on the life of Ganya (played Makarand Anaspure) who is a devotee of Lord Vitthal.

This is one of the popular anthems from the Marathi film 'Lai Bhari' released in June 2014. It is an all-time favourite song that has to be played on every Ashadi Ekadashi. This vitthal stuti for Warkari bhakt's became an ultimate favourite of all.