With less than a month left for Ganeshotsav, all the preparations are in full swing! Everyone is eagerly awaiting our favorite Bappa to come and bless Pune.
Category: Ganeshotsav
It comes as no surprise that for the 125th year of Ganeshotsav, Pune has massive plans- 125 events to be precise! Here are some of the most prominent ones.
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The Big Ganeshotsav Photofeature
Bappa bids adieu today but let’s relive the last 10 days.
A group of bikers formed ‘Street Sense’ and are out to give a hand in changing Pune!
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Like Deity Like Devotee
Is Bappa a Punekar? Find out how similar he is to us!
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My Ganeshotsav
As a boy growing up in a typically Puneri neighbourhood, Ganeshotsav for me was as big a deal as Diwali… perhaps bigger. And the vivid memories associated with it make the festival truly memorable.
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Ganesh Chaturthi: Facts & Fables
From how Ganesh Chaturthi was first celebrated the way it presently is, to the myths surrounding the curse of staring at the moon during the festival – there are several fascinating things about the festival that you probably aren’t aware of. Read up on and get awed!
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Green Ganesh OK Please
Rivers of India have always played a major role in our history and civilization. They have been worshiped in our ancient scriptures, and have been named after gods, goddesses or saints. Ironically, those same rivers are severely polluted by us – either in the form of industrial contaminants, domestic sewage, or as a result of festivities […]
With the ongoing Ganesh Utsav, Rohit Tilak speaks to us of carrying forward the legacy of Lokmanya Tilak at Kesari Wada and of Ganeshotsav in Pune…
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Foodie Delights for Ganeshotsav
Ganeshotsav is not just about taking a darshan of Bappa, its also about having some wonderful food afterwards. Here are a few places you should visit while visiting your favourite Ganpati mandal.