Anant Chaturdashi Celebrated in Pune with Majestic Processions and Spiritual Zeal

Ankur Nikam

The first Kasba Peth Ganapati was carried on a traditional palanquin from Mandai to Lakshmi Road, amid drumbeats and chants.

First Manacha Ganapati, Kasba Ganapati | The Bridge Chronicle

Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganpati: A celebration alive with traditional dance, the thunder of drums, and waves of joyous fervor.

Second Manacha Ganapati, Tambadi Jogeshwari | The Bridge Chronicle

Guruji Talim Mandal’s Ganarai Shiva-Parvati arrived in a flower-decked chariot, with Sanai-Chowghad, dhol-tasha, and band performances.

Third Manacha Ganapati, Guruji Talim Ganapati | The Bridge Chronicle

Tulshibagh Ganpati, marking its 125th year, appeared on a 35-foot peacock chariot with flowers, hydraulics, and conch-drums spectacle.

Manacha Fourth Ganapati Tuishibagh | The Bridge Chronicle

Kesariwada Ganapati’s palanquin procession featured dhol-tasha troupes, Kathakali mask chariot, Shivaji Samadhi act, and “Lost Postman” theme.

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Manacha Fifth Ganapati Kesariwada | The Bridge Chronicle