| Pune is the Cultural Capital of Maharashta. It has a | | | | Ganesha Mahotsav are synonymous. They are one |
| great calendar arrangement for all its festivals that | | | | and the same. |
| are present in the place. The most common festival | | | | Another festival in Pune is the Sawai Gandharva. This |
| is the Pune festival or the Ganesha Mahotsav | | | | was built to give patronage to the whole world. This |
| The Pune festival is celebrated from August to | | | | is a festival made famous because of the maestros |
| September during the Ganesh Mahotsav. It is | | | | of Indian Classical Music. It marks the death |
| Pune’s biggest festival and it lasts for ten days. | | | | anniversaries of Shri Sawai Gandharva. This Shri |
| It begins with the installation of idols and ends on the | | | | Sawai Gandharva is a classical musician and Guru of |
| immersion of the Lord Ganesha. The installation of | | | | Pandit Bhimsen Joshi. It started in 1953 and has a |
| idols refers to the elephant headed Lord named | | | | growing patronage every year. |
| Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is a most loved deity of the | | | | This festival starts at night and ends at daybreak. |
| Hindus. He is being worshipped for the whole ten | | | | The whole event lasts for three days. The weather |
| days. This is called the Ganapati Pooja or the Ganesh | | | | was never a problem. The festivities go on come rain |
| Mahotsav. | | | | or sunshine. Visitors who troop to the venue are |
| The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation | | | | equipped with blankets in case it becomes necessary. |
| or MTDC organizes the whole festive occasion. It | | | | There are even stalls that sell hot coffee and tea to |
| also organizes events like a Film and drama festival, | | | | give warmth on a cold night. There are many books |
| classical dance and music recitals, and automobile | | | | being sold around during this time. It is also a good |
| rallies. | | | | time for music lovers to converge as the festivities is |
| There are also other sports being organized alongside | | | | always upbeat with loud music. |
| the festivities. It is the chance to see famous | | | | Osho is another festival of Pune that celebrates life. |
| maestros and stalwarts give their best performances. | | | | It is held to commemorate the death anniversary and |
| The participants of the festival are increasing every | | | | the birth date celebrations of Osho. During the |
| year because there are many politicians, celebrities | | | | festival, there are AIDS tests being held to serve the |
| and even film stars that patronize it. These famous | | | | community. You would not want to miss the jamming |
| personalities never fail to draw a crowd to big events | | | | sessions here. You can catch the festival from |
| like this. | | | | November to January. |
| The Ganesha Mahotsav is always done with great | | | | The Chaturshringi is held every year on the Navatri |
| show and pomp. It is a sure manifestation of the | | | | festival. This is at the foothill of Chaturshringhi |
| great number of Mandals being set up here. There is | | | | Temple. This starts as dusk until dawn. There are lots |
| blaring music that enlivens the enthusiastic supporters. | | | | of entertainments held during this occasion. This |
| On the final day, the processionin immersing the Lord | | | | festival is more popular to the college students of |
| Ganesha has chanting music of “Ganapati Bappa | | | | the Pune but many tourists also patronize the event. |
| Morya..Pudhchya Varshi Laukar Yaa.” | | | | Expect heavy traffic during this time. |
| The festival’s roots are being traced back to the | | | | For more information on Pune Healthcare and Pune |
| pre-independence time where the whole celebration | | | | Entertainmentplease visit our website. |
| started. For the tourists, the Pune festival and the | | | | |