‘Shri Vitthal is My incarnation. Hence, I have assumed the form of Shri Vitthal by being smeared with curd and milk. Though the Scriptures (Shastras and Purans) state that the complexion of Shri Vitthal is dusky, but after being consecrated ( with curd and milk) it has become fair endowing Him with the name of Pandurang.’ – Shrikrushna

Pandharpur is the peeth of God’s ninth incarnation in the Kaliyug. Shri Vitthal is the incarnation of Shrivishnu. Bouddha is the ninth incarnation of God. Bouddha means bonded, the one bound to the word of the devotee, the one who is there for the sake of devotees.