Q. Who founded the Varkari sect worshipping Vithoba in Maharashtra?
Answer: Pundalik
Notes: Pundalik is traditionally credited with establishing Vithoba worship at Pandharpur and inspiring the Varkari sect. Vithoba, considered an incarnation of Vishnu, became central to Maharashtra's Bhakti movement. Pundalik legends connect Pandharpur with this devotional tradition, alongside saints like Dnyaneshwar and Namdev.