Thread by @Gautaamm

#GaneshChaturthi is a very very big day in Pune.

As sad as it is to bid farewell, #GaneshVisarjan is an even bigger deal!

It’s something you should absolutely try and experience first hand at some point.

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It starts with the Rangoli. The boys and girls who do it are amazing artists specially since you practically get only one shot.

A constant fracture is the “Bhagwa” “भगवा”.

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The other two constants are the people’s Smartphones and the Dhol Tasha troupes. This is the culmination of their efforts.

It’s incredible what they pull off in this heat and humidity.

Good to see some young ones too.

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The Dhol Tasha troupes are playing almost all the time but occasionally they have to wait for their turn.

Sometimes they also get to get a well deserved rest. Some needing it more than the others.

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The unique feature of the procession/ मिरवणूक is the specific sequence.

The first five slots are always reserved for the “Manache Ganpati” aka “मानाचे गणपती”.

The order is:
1) Kasba
2) Tambdi Jogeshwari
3) Guruji Talim
4) Tulshibaug
5) Kesriwada

#मानाचेगणपती

The first mandal is #kasbaganpati which happens to be Pune’s “gram daivat” which basically means the “God of the City.”

Capturing this murti was the toughest challenge of the day.

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It is a privilege to be part of the troupe which plays in front of the “Murthi” and often has participation by celebrities.

The enthusiasm is very infectious!

#kasbaganpati #DholTasha

The second Ganpati Mandal is “Tambdi Jogeshwari”

“तांबडी जोगेश्वरी”

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The 3rd Ganpati Mandal is “Guruji Talim”

“गुरुजी तालीम”

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The 4th Ganpati mandal is “Tulshi Baug”

“तुळशीबाग”

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The fifth “Manacha Ganpati” is Kesriwada!

“केसरीवाडा”

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There are many regular vendors making the essentials available for the devotees.

Each one of them mentioned, when asked, how #UPI has made their life so much easier, specially during the festival with the sudden surge in business.

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While the “Manache Ganpati” are making their way forward, all the other mandals are patiently awaiting their turn to join in, including the famous ones like Dagdusheth, Mandai and Bhau Rangari.

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The amazing decorations will come down soon but will leave a fond memory with all of us, at least till next year!

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There are many other skills on display in the procession also.

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Time and again, you are treated to a wonderful performance by the Dhol Tasha troupes!

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From the Tri coloured turban to the barefoot Sadhu and the Lord Hanuman, there are many personalities to see Bappa off!

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And then there are the loyal Punekars!

While everyone comes out in HUGE numbers every year, this year as expected, the numbers were through the sky!

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I believe there were a lot of people from out of town who also made their way down this year!

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I rarely take panoramic views but these two came out well.

Please view them in Landscape mode.

I asked a young man to take the one since was closer to the crowd and taller.

He took it and said “I follow you on Twitter”

Nice meeting you @Akshaymalpekar!

#PuneTwitter

Like cricket matches at the stadium, some people had a bird’s eye view!

Anyone reading this thread seated up there, do share your photos!

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Some business owners quickly adapted to make food and water/beverages available, which were clearly welcome as you can see.

Red Cross was providing free water and medical help.

Apte Road was a parking lot as expected!

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It was a wonderful day.

I would have loved to go in the evening but may be next year!

गणपती बाप्पा मोरया, पुढच्या वर्षी लवकर या!

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#गणेश_विसर्जन
#GanpatiBappaMorya

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