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Pune Children Discover Tradition During Ganpati Visarjan Farewell
Many people in Pune went outside to say goodbye to Lord Ganesha during Ganpati Visarjan.
Parents and grandparents brought young children with them.
The children saw large idols, colourful rangoli and decorated streets.
They heard dhol-tasha drums and watched people dance.
Many children asked why people wore orange or saffron bands and why everyone chanted.
Because DJs were not playing, the children could hear the traditional music clearly.
Adults used the children’s questions to explain the festival.
Some children felt sad that Bappa was leaving but were happy to attend.
They also looked forward to celebrating again next year.
Thousands of devotees in Pune gathered on Friday for Ganpati Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi.
Parents and grandparents brought young children to experience the procession and learn about Ganeshotsav traditions.
Traditional dhol-tasha pathaks, cultural performances, rangoli and devotional chants featured prominently as DJs were absent.
Children asked questions about the Ganpati idols, music, clothing, decorations, rangoli and devotional chants.
Families said the procession created joyful memories and helped pass traditions from one generation to the next.
- Who
- Thousands of devotees, including families with young children and grandparents, attended the procession.
- What
- Pune held a Ganpati Visarjan procession featuring traditional music, cultural performances, rangoli, chants and dancing.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, particularly the city’s streets and procession routes.
- When
- Friday, on Anant Chaturdashi, during the 2026 Ganpati Visarjan.
- Why
- Families wanted children to experience the farewell, understand Ganeshotsav traditions and create memories they could carry forward.
Key facts
- Event
- Ganpati Visarjan, the farewell procession for Lord Ganesha
- Location
- Pune
- Occasion
- Anant Chaturdashi
- Participants
- Thousands of devotees, including young children, parents and grandparents
- Featured traditions
- Dhol-tasha pathaks, cultural performances, rangoli and devotional chants
- Notable change
- DJs were absent from the celebrations
- Children’s response
- Children showed curiosity, asked questions, watched the performances and joined the celebratory mood
Quotes
Priya Deshmukh
Mother of a four-year-old who attended the Pune procession
“This year, I wanted my son to experience Ganesh Visarjan properly because he is now old enough to understand and ask questions. Throughout the procession, he kept asking me why the dhol-tasha is being played, why everyone is wearing saffron headbands and scarves, and why rangoli has been made on the roads.”
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“I like the dhol-tasha because it is very loud and everyone starts dancing when they play. I was watching the people playing the drums and I also wanted to dance like them. I also liked seeing the big Ganpati.”
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Suresh Joshi
Senior family member who attended the procession with his grandchildren
“I have brought my grandchildren along because I want them to understand the traditions that we grew up with. They keep asking questions about the dhol-tasha, the Ganpati idol, the rangoli and even why people chant ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’.”
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