Revered(Mana Che) Ganapati of Pune

Gramdaiwat Shri Kasba Ganapati - Mana cha pahila (1st) Ganapati.

The Ganesh idol was found near the house of Shri Vinayak Thakar in 1639AD.

Smt. Jijabai Bhosale and Chhatrapati Shivaji founded the temple of Kasba Ganapati.

Shri Tambdi Jogeshwari Ganesh Mandal - Mana cha dusra (2nd) Ganapati.

Tambdi Jogeshwari Goddess is regarded as swayambhu and the temple was built by Shri. Trimak Bendre in 1545 AD. Treated as Gram Daiwat of Pune.

Unique tradition followed by this mandal – mostly women devotees participate in the procession since the era of Peshwas and it is still continued…

Guruji Talim Mandal – Mana cha Tisra (3rd) Ganapati

Mandal is regarded as the first mandal in the city to spread the message of communal harmony, established in 1887. The Mandal derives its name from wrestling pit & gym.

Started by 2 Hindu and 2 Muslim families, this mandal holds the rare distinction of being pioneer in celebrating Sarvajanik Ganeshotav way before Lokmanya Tilak started tradition in 1883.

Mana cha choutha (4th) Ganapati – Tulashibaug.

This Ganapati is famous for the size of idol. The idol is 15’ tall…

This is the first mandal to make a fiber glass idol of Ganpati.

Revered(Mana Che) Ganapati of Pune

Kesari wada – Mana cha Paachva (5th) Ganapati

Lokmanya Tilak established this idol in 1893

Kesari Wada Ganesh festival has always been associated with the social movements that were carried out by Lokmanya Tilak during the freedom struggle.

Kesari Wada Ganesh festival has always been a platform for encouraging talent. Artistes from various walks of life have performed here.

Revered(Mana Che) Ganapati of Pune

Other famous Ganesh Mandals in Pune

SHRIMANT DAGDUSHET HALWAI GANAPATI

The deity of Lord Ganesha was incepted by Shri Dagdusheth Halwai & his wife Laxmibai after they lost their only son to the plague epidemic.

Most famous and richest Ganesh of the city. Known for creating replicas of famous temples and monuments during festival.

AKHIL MANDAI GANAPATI

Sharada – Ganesh idol on a swing.

The original idol was made of paper pulp and cloth pieces…

Other famous Ganesh Mandals in Pune

NAWASA CHA GANAPATI – Hutatma Babu Genu

HATTI GANAPATI

BHAU RANGARI GANAPATI

Famous Ganesh Temples in Pune SARASBAUG – SIDDHIVINAYAK GANAPATI

Shrimant Sawai Madhavrao Peshwa built this temple in 1784

A sacred temple for Puneites – known as Navasa cha Ganapati

MORAYA GOSAVI CHINCHWAD

Temple built by saint Moraya Gosavi.

Due to hindrances in offering his prayers, Lord Ganesh told Moraya Gosavi – he will settle with him @ the banks of Pawana river – where current temple is situated.

DASHABHUJA GANAPATI – KARVE RD.

Right trunk Ganesh idol – treated as most sacred Ganesh…

Famous Ganesh Temples in Maharashtra

GANAPATIPULE RATNAGIRI

This “swayambhu” Ganesh idol is considered as “paschim dwar devata” as it faces towards the west side…

There are 2 thoughts how the place got its name - according to folklore, Lord Ganesha offended by a remark left Gule, his original place, and reached Pule.

Another school of thought believes the town got its name from the white sand (Pule in Marathi) from which the idol of Ganesha came to be formed. Hence the place came to be known as Ganpatipule.

Famous Ganesh Temples in Maharashtra SIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE

PRABHADEVI

Considered as Navasa cha Ganapati

Temple was constructed in 19th Nov 1801

One of richest Temple trust in India

SIDDHIVINAYAK MAHAGANAPATI TITWALA

According to legend, this temple was built by Shakuntala (daughter of sage Vishwamitra and celestial damsel Menaka).

During the rule of Peshwe Madhavrao I, de-silted the tank to provide drinking water, when the temple was found burried.

If worshipped with devotion, according to the legend, one can reunite with his/ her separated partner or marriage of desired people can be fixed easily.

Famous Ganesh Mandals in Mumbai LALBAUG CHA RAJA

Considered as Navasa cha Ganapati

MUMBAICHA RAJA

One of the oldest Ganesh Mandal in Mumbai

ANDHERI CHA “Navasa cha” RAJA

Famous Ganesh Mandals in Mumbai

GIRGAON CHA RAJA

GSB SAMAJ GANESHOTSAV

KHETWADI CHA GANRAJ