Celebrating its 98th year, the mandal traditionally marks the beginning of its Ganeshotsav preparations with Padya Pujan, a sacred ritual involving the ceremonial washing and worship of the deity's feet. The ceremony formally inaugurates the festivities and reflects the devotion that has defined the mandal's legacy for nearly a century

The Chief Minister offered prayers for the prosperity of Maharashtra, the welfare of farmers and the country's youth, while also announcing that work on the proposed Pandharpur Temple Corridor will begin later this year