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Pune Festival Ignites Ganeshotsav with Dhol Beats
12 Sep
Summary
- Traditional 'Mangalacharan' ceremony launched Ganeshotsav in Pune.
- The event featured lively dhol-tasha beats and a folk dance.
- Dignitaries and leaders from prominent Ganapati mandals attended.
The Pune Festival officially heralded the beginning of this year's Ganeshotsav with a traditional 'Mangalacharan' ceremony. This auspicious event took place on Saturday at Alka Talkies Chowk, a location chosen near the statue of Senapati Bapat.
The ceremony was filled with the resonant beats of dhol-tasha and featured a captivating folk dance performance. A large rangoli, emblazoned with the Pune Festival emblem, was also unveiled, adding visual splendor to the occasion. Shivmudra Dhol Pathak's performance set a festive tone.
Distinguished guests included MP Medha Kulkarni, mayor Manjusha Nagpure, Pune Festival president Krishnakumar Goyal, and SPPU pro-vice-chancellor Parag Kalkar. Presidents from the city's five Manache Ganapati mandals were present, alongside leaders from other significant mandals like Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Mandal.
Krishnakumar Goyal explained that 'Mangalacharan' signifies prayers for welfare and auspiciousness at the commencement of significant undertakings. During the event, Kulkarni, Nagpure, Goyal, and Desai engaged in playing 'fugdi', contributing a lighthearted element to the proceedings.
