Pune Police Launch Real-Time Tracking For Ashadhi Wari

The annual Ashadhi Wari has begun, with lakhs of people participating in the palkhi processions of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj. To help commuters plan their travel, Pune Police have launched a website that tracks the real-time movement of both palkhis.

The website, diversion.punepolice.gov.in, provides live location, route updates, estimated arrival times, and important announcements throughout the pilgrimage. This initiative aims to reduce inconvenience to commuters caused by the palkhis.

Pune Police have put in place a comprehensive security and traffic management plan, using artificial intelligence and advanced surveillance technology. Twelve GPS devices have been installed to enable real-time monitoring of the procession, and 226 CCTV cameras have been installed along the palkhi routes for round-the-clock surveillance.

The system allows officials to track the movement of the processions, monitor route progress, estimate arrival times, and assess crowd density throughout the event. AI-based crowd monitoring systems have also been deployed to analyse crowd density in real time and generate alerts when crowd levels exceed safety thresholds.

The palkhi processions are set to reach Pune and halt for a day before continuing their journey to Pandharpur. The live tracking platform will help devotees stay informed with real-time location updates, route information, halt points, and estimated arrival times throughout the sacred journey.