India, March 31 -- Opposition to the proposed relocation of the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj palkhi ceremony site intensified on Tuesday, with devotees, traders and local organisations coming together to hold a Maha Aarti at the Palkhi Vitthal temple in Bhavani Peth.

The Maha Aarti, organised by the Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj Palkhi Ceremony Protection Committee, saw participation from several Ganpati mandals, devotional groups and residents, who gathered in large numbers to protest the reported move to shift the traditional site.

The protest follows discussions within authorities on relocating the historic palkhi halt from Bhavani Peth, a move that has sparked concern among locals who say the tradition is deeply tied to the area's cultural a...