Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Dagdusheth Ganpati Arrives at Pune Prem Mandir in Mayur Rath
A famous Ganpati idol in Pune was taken to a special temple replica on a decorated chariot.
The chariot was called the Mayur Rath.
Many people gathered to watch the procession.
It started in the morning from the main Dagdusheth Ganpati temple.
The idol passed through several parts of Pune before reaching Jai Ganesh Prangan.
A special installation ceremony was held there.
A religious leader from Vrindavan performed the ceremony.
Around 35,000 women will also gather to recite Atharvashirsha together.
The Dagdusheth Ganpati idol arrived at Pune’s Prem Mandir replica during a grand Mayur Rath procession.
The procession began at 8:30 am from the main Dagdusheth Ganpati temple and passed through central Pune areas.
The traditional pranpratishtha ceremony took place at 11:11 am at Jai Ganesh Prangan.
Shrihit Mohitmaral Goswamiji Maharaj of Vrindavan performed the installation ceremony.
About 35,000 women are scheduled to participate in a collective Atharvashirsha recitation on Tuesday, September 15.
- Who
- The Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati idol, the Dagdusheth Ganpati Trust, Suvarnayug Tarun Mandal and devotees participated.
- What
- The idol was brought to a Prem Mandir replica in a Mayur Rath procession and installed there.
- When
- The procession and installation took place on Monday; the collective recitation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15.
- Where
- The event took place in Pune, beginning at the main Dagdusheth Ganpati temple and ending at Jai Ganesh Prangan.
- Why
- The procession was part of the 134th Ganeshotsav celebrations, while the recitation is part of Rishipanchami celebrations.
- Organizers
- Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust and Suvarnayug Tarun Mandal
- Procession start
- 8:30 am from the main Dagdusheth Ganpati temple
- Procession vehicle
- Flower-decorated Mayur Rath
- Installation ceremony
- Pranpratishtha at 11:11 am at Jai Ganesh Prangan
- Ceremony performer
- Shrihit Mohitmaral Goswamiji Maharaj, the 18th Tilkayat Adhikari of Shri Radhavallabh Temple in Vrindavan
- Upcoming participation
- Around 35,000 women are expected for the Atharvashirsha recitation
- Additional programme
- Hari Jagar will be held from 10 pm to midnight with Warkari devotional performances