The Ganesh festival in Pune saw a total of 9,657 idols immersed in civic areas by 8 PM, with 509 idols being immersed in concrete tanks and 8,172 in temporary iron tanks provided by the PMC. Devotees also contributed 976 idols as part of eco-friendly festival efforts.
During the three-day Gauri Puja celebration, women across the city observed the event with great enthusiasm. Various community gatherings organized by women were also a highlight of the festivities.
The annual Ganeshotsav celebration began on September 7 this year, with the first immersion taking place after a day and a half of celebration. Around 958 idols were immersed during this initial visarjan. The second major immersion occurred on the fifth day of the festival.
Preparations for the festival were completed by the PMC, with nirmalya collection points set up at 250 locations throughout the city. Over 600 tanks, including temporary ones, were prepared for idol immersion.
The PMC is promoting an eco-friendly Ganesh festival and has launched an initiative to encourage idol donations. Bags of organic fertilizer will be distributed to approximately 15,000 devotees following a symbolic idol immersion.
Each year, around 450,000 idols are immersed in various areas of Pune during the Ganesh festival, making it a significant event for the city.
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