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Pune's Dagdusheth Ganpati to Unveil Prem Mandir-Themed Decoration

A Ganesh festival in Pune will display a large decoration inspired by Prem Mandir in Vrindavan.

The decoration will show temple designs and scenes from Krishna’s life.

The Ganpati idol will be installed on September 14.

A flower-covered chariot will carry the idol to the festival pavilion.

People can begin visiting for darshan from noon.

Many doctors, ambulances and medical centres will help devotees.

The organisers have also arranged insurance for some accidents and injuries.

Security workers and cameras will monitor the area.

The festival will end with the idol’s immersion on September 25.

Key facts

Idol installation: September 14 at 11:11 am
Lighting inauguration: September 14 at 7 pm
Decoration size: Approximately 120 feet long, 90 feet wide and 100 feet high
Women’s recitation: About 35,000 women are expected for collective Atharvashirsha recitation on September 15
Medical support: Three 24-hour assistance centres, a 10-bed ventilator/ICU facility and 55 medical specialists
Insurance cover: ₹50 crore for eligible devotees in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad municipal and cantonment areas
Security: Around 150 CCTV cameras and 250 private security personnel
Festival conclusion: Traditional immersion procession on Anant Chaturdashi, September 25

freepressjournal.in · 18 hrs ago