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‘Not against rules but…’: Pune’s mandals react to noise-free Ganeshotsav call

September 09, 2026 1:30 pm

Some Ganesh mandals in Pune have gone without loudspeakers for decades, while others insist that a single day of celebration with a sound system is a reasonable ask.

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‘Don’t want a ban on festivals, only on noise pollution’: Pune activist Vidyanand Bapat

September 08, 2026 1:24 pm

Vidyanand Bapat said loudspeakers and amplified music should be permitted only inside soundproof venues, where noise won't disturb others.

From next Ganeshotsav, you can view Pune’s history with a QR code

September 08, 2026 11:34 am

Pune Festival short film competition seeks stories about the city’s history and lesser-known heritage

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Ahead of Ganeshotsav, BMC approves AI crowd monitoring at key Mumbai tourist sites

June 25, 2026 3:11 pm

Real-time crowd analytics will allow the BMC to optimise security, sanitation, drinking water supply, and traffic management through dedicated war rooms.

‘Inflation, increasing artificial ponds’: BMC spending on logistics for Ganeshotsav sees steady rise

September 02, 2025 10:29 am

The officials said that expenditure related to erection of stage, barricades and lighting have also increased in the past few years.

The society’s Cultural Committee has been hosting daily festive programmes during Ganeshotsav. (Representational)

A Pune housing complex combines Ganeshotsav celebrations with CPR training

August 31, 2025 10:13 pm

The Cityscapes Cultural Committee said the idea was to use Ganeshotsav as a platform to spread health consciousness.

Pune’s centuries-old Ganesh festival, steeped in tradition and history, is now reaching a global audience. Alongside Punekars visiting pandals, guided Ganesh Festival Walks are drawing residents and foreigners keen to explore its culture, food and stories.

Ganesh Festival Walk: Foreign tourists and Punekars get to sample Ganeshotsav history, culture, modaks

August 29, 2025 9:12 pm

This year, the Ganesh festival walk is being hosted every morning between August 28 and September 5, covering Pune’s historic Manache Paach Ganpati mandals. Each walk is accompanied by traditional snacks such as Rajgira laddus, Poha, and the iconic Ukadiche modak, in collaboration with Maharashtrian food chain Agraj.