Archive · 11 Sep 2026
Nashik Ganeshotsav: 600 Mandals Seek Pandal Permissions Ahead of Festival
Around 600 Ganesh groups in Nashik have asked for permission to build festival pandals.
The applications were submitted through an online system.
These groups are also preparing electricity, sound systems and immersion processions.
Last year, about 750 public groups installed Ganesh idols in the city.
The mayor has waived charges for pandals and stages.
Officials say this may help approvals happen faster.
The groups must not block roads and must follow safety and sound rules.
Police are studying crowded places and procession routes to help keep people safe.
Around 600 public Ganesh mandals have applied online for Nashik Municipal Corporation permission.
About 750 public mandals installed Ganesh idols in Nashik last year, and numbers are expected to remain high.
Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke announced a waiver of charges for pandals and stages.
Mandals must follow traffic, parking, electricity-safety and permitted noise-level requirements.
Police and civic officials are planning security, traffic control and immersion routes before final approvals.
- Who
- Around 600 public Ganesh mandals, Nashik Municipal Corporation officials, police and other concerned departments.
- What
- Public Ganesh mandals are seeking permission to install festival pandals and organise related arrangements.
- When
- Ahead of the upcoming Ganeshotsav; the articles do not specify dates.
- Where
- Nashik, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To organise Ganeshotsav installations, processions and immersions while managing traffic, safety, noise and security.
- Applications submitted
- Around 600 public Ganesh mandals have applied online.
- Previous-year figure
- Around 750 public mandals installed Ganesh idols in Nashik last year.
- Fee decision
- Mayor Himgauri Aher-Adke announced a waiver of charges for pandals and stages.
- Approval coordination
- The process involves the Nashik Municipal Corporation, police, traffic police, MSEDCL and other departments.
- Mandatory requirements
- Mandals must provide adequate parking, avoid obstructing traffic and follow electricity-safety norms.
- Sound restrictions
- Mandals must observe prescribed noise limits, with authorities taking a strict stand on DJs.
- Security planning
- Police are identifying sensitive locations, congested roads, immersion routes and areas likely to draw heavy crowds.