Pune has 5 ‘Manache Ganpati’ – the most revered Ganpati idols of the city. These head for visarjan first, post which others follow. Shri Kasba Ganpati Mandal started celebrating Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav ...

Several Ganesh mandals in Pune have requested the police to allow them to begin their idol immersion processions before the five Manache (revered) Ganpati Mandals during the upcoming Ganesh festival.

As always, the five Manache Ganpati will lead the Ganesh immersion procession this year as well, the Pune city police clarified on Wednesday. Authorities emphasised that no other Ganesh mandal will be ...

Pune: With the city celebrating the 10-day Ganpati festival in a subdued manner because of the Covid-19 situation, the five Manache (revered) Ganpati mandals on Thursday took the decision to carry out ...

The decision by some mandals about immersion procession this year may trigger controversy. Nearly 100 Ganpati mandals have announced their decision to begin the procession at 7am from Laxmi Road - ...

Pune: In a quiet lane in Kasba Peth, amidst the familiar scent of shadu mati and marigolds, sculptor Soham Dokte is busy packing the last of six Ganapati idols bound for Germany.These are miniatures ...

Pune: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has entrusted Pune Police with the responsibility of carrying out the Ganeshotsav Festival smoothly. He said that any issues regarding the Ganpati ...

Pune: Heritage walks this Ganesh festival are drawing residents and tourists alike to explore the city's deep-rooted connection with the deity.From tracing the origins of the revered Manache Ganapati ...