Archive · 25 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- Friday, on Anant Chaturdashi, during the 2026 Ganpati Visarjan.
- Where
- Pune, Maharashtra, particularly the city’s streets and procession routes.
- Why
- Families wanted children to experience the farewell, understand Ganeshotsav traditions and create memories they could carry forward.
- 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