Eight mandals will recreate the replicas of Maharashtra’s revered Asthavinayak temples, designed under the supervision of art director Sumeet Patil
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In a first-of-its-kind initiative, 86 Ganesh mandals in Girgaon have come together under the banner of “Girgaon Ganeshotsav” to host this year’s festivities with a unique cultural theme ‘Ashtavinayak Wari’.
Eight mandals will recreate the replicas of Maharashtra’s revered Asthavinayak temples designed under the supervision of art director Sumeet Patil. The event set to blend tradition with technology aims to showcase Maharashtra’s spiritual heritage.
The Girgaon Ganeshotsav’s Trustees and Committee, led by President Ganesh Lingayat and committee member Sharad Kamath visited the original temples, meeting trustees to present the concept. The temple authorities expressed full support and will attend the festivities, the Girgaon Ganeshotsav said in a statement. , They have announced that the celebrations will be rooted in Sanatan Dharma.
Extensive security arrangements are in place to ensure smooth proceedings, claim the organisers.
In association with the Sushirmala Foundation, the festival will launch a women’s empowerment and employment programme with many to be trained in crowd management during the 10-day event.
Devotees will be able to book traditional puja sevas in advance. Appointed priests will conduct rituals with puja materials arranged at the pandals.
Services include e-darshan and prasad delivery for devotees unable to attend in person.
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