What is "padayatra"

n. (context India English) A journey undertaken by a politician or prominent citizen in order to interact more closely with different parts of society.

Padayatra ( Hindi, lit. journey by foot) is a journey undertaken by a politicians or prominent citizens to interact more closely with different parts of society, educate about issues concerning them, and galvanize his or her supporters. Pada Yatras or 'Foot pilgrimages' are also Hindu religious pilgrimages undertaken towards sacred shrines or pilgrimage sites.