- Yesterday, Pune witnessed the vibrant and colorful Ganesh Visarjan celebrations, with thousands of people coming together to bid farewell to Lord Ganesha.
- The Ganesh Visarjan procession, a highlight of the festivities, saw a reduction in duration this year, lasting for 28 hours compared to last year’s 30-hour procession.
- The Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Guardian Minister of Pune District, Ajit Pawar, kickstarted the immersion procession for the iconic Manacha Pahila, Kasba Ganpati.
- The procession came to a grand conclusion today at 3 PM, with Maharashtra Tarun Mandal in Bhavani Peth being the last Ganesh Mandal to immerse its idol.
- Over eight thousand police officers were deployed to ensure the safety and smooth flow of the procession, with strict measures in place to prevent violations such as the use of laser lights and exceeding noise limits.
- Despite some reports of violations, the overall success of the procession was credited to the diligent planning and efforts of the officers and staff involved.
- The event was monitored by Pune City Commissioner of Police Amitesh Kumar, who provided updates on the procession during a press conference alongside other police officials.
- As tradition dictates, Maharashtra Tarun Mandal from Bhavani Peth once again closed the procession, marking the end of the Ganeshotsav festivities in Pune for this year.
- The spirit of unity and devotion was evident throughout the procession, with people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
- As the city bids adieu to Lord Ganesha, the memories of this year’s Ganesh Visarjan will surely linger in the hearts of Punekars for years to come.
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