Magnificent Ganpati Pandals of Pune

Magnificent Ganpati Pandals of Pune

When that time of year comes again, the city is engulfed in Vedic hymns and chants to welcome Lord Ganpati. The time we talk about is the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrating the birth of Ganesh, the elephant-headed lord. Cultures and customs, languages and distances become very narrow, when the praise of lord is sung with heartfelt devotion. Ganesh Chaturthi marks such an amalgamation and union of Hindus around the world and all Indians united in spirit to celebrate this occasion with true spirit.

Pune has often been bestowed the honor of being a culture capital of Maharashtra for the sole reason of traditional customs and practices still intact amongst the Maharashtrians residing there and a fine blend of modern day practices along with the acceptance of varied cultures which have now become a permanent member of the city of Pune.

Ganpati in decorated environments:

• Ganpati brings with him joy and pleasure, smiles and sweets, music and commemoration
• Decorative lighting, themed pandals and fragrance of flowers
• Traditional Indian classical music, Vedic chants and recorded prayer songs as well
• Beautiful Decorations for Ganpati at home brings generations together; they not just share Ganpati decoration ideas but share laughs and hugs too.

The Pompous Pandals:

Pune plays host to a lot many beautiful pandals every year, some of them being the ideology of mandals, which date back to early 19^th century. These grandiose pandals are flocked by millions and trillions of people during these 10 days, attracting people with varied and innovate themes, splendid lighting, delicious modaks and not to forget the beautifully dressed up and decorated Ganpati idols.

Some of Pune’s Pompous pandals are:

1. Kasba Ganpati (http://www.kasbaganpati.org/)
2. Tambdi Jogeshwari
3. Dagdusheth Ganpati (http://dagdushethganpati.com/)
4. Kesariwada Ganpati
5. Tulsi Baug Ganpati and many more

Although all these pandals have a common aim of celebrating Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav, they differ in their Ganpati decoration ideas and the chosen themes for that year. These mandals also compete for getting the best pandal prize every year, giving rise to more quintessence on innovative ideas.

Shri Kasba Ganpati Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal

Tambdi Jogeshwari

Dagdusheth Ganpati

Source: http://blog.chaukhat.com/2009/11/dagdusheth-ganpati.html

Kesariwada Ganpati

Tulsi Baug Ganpati

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