Archive · 11 Sep 2026
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.
The Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust will unveil a Prem Mandir replica on September 14.
The decoration will measure about 120 feet long, 90 feet wide and 100 feet high.
Chandrashekhar Bawankule will inaugurate the decorative lighting at 7 pm after the 11:11 am idol installation.
Medical services will include three round-the-clock centres, a 10-bed ventilator/ICU facility and nine ambulances.
Security will include 150 CCTV cameras, 250 private guards, LED screens and online darshan.
- Who
- The Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Sarvajanik Ganpati Trust is organising the celebrations; Chandrashekhar Bawankule will inaugurate the lighting.
- What
- A large Prem Mandir-themed decoration and Ganpati idol installation will be unveiled, with medical, security and public-service arrangements.
- When
- The unveiling is scheduled for September 14; the festival concludes on September 25.
- Where
- At the Dagdusheth Ganpati festival area in Pune, with services also covering Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- Why
- The decoration and services are being organised as part of the Ganeshotsav celebrations.
- 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