The Tukaram Palakhi heading towards the town of Pandharpur originates from Dehu in the month of Ashadh.

As of 2011[update] India census,[1] Dehu had a population of 50,308  of which 27,669 are males while 22,638 are females.

A rock (pashan, samadhi) where Saint Tukaram was on fast is also here.

The place where Lord Vitthal gave blessings to Saint Tukaram, which is now the main temple in Dehu consisting of 'Swayambhu' (self-existing) idols of Lord Vitthal and goddess Rakhumai is situated on the banks of river Indrayani.

The region of Dehu is known as a 'Sri Kshetra' as it holds the self existing idols of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi in the form of Vitthal and Rukhmini respectively.