Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Maharashtra Extends Ganeshotsav Competition Application Deadline to September 11
Maharashtra is holding a competition for public groups that celebrate Ganeshotsav.
The competition recognizes mandals for their contributions to the festival.
The government has extended the application deadline to September 11, 2026.
Groups can apply through an official website.
The competition has awards for different levels, from taluka to international.
New awards will also be available for mandals from India and other countries.
Minister Ashish Shelar asked more mandals to participate.
The extension is meant to give more groups time to apply.
Applications for the Maharashtra State Best Public Ganeshotsav Mandal Competition 2026 can now be submitted until September 11, 2026.
State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar announced the extended deadline on Sunday.
The Maharashtra government has celebrated Ganeshotsav as the state festival since 2025.
Separate awards for public Ganesh mandals from across India and abroad have been introduced this year.
Applications are available online, with awards planned at taluka, district, state, national and international levels.
- Who
- The Maharashtra government, public Ganeshotsav mandals and State Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar.
- What
- The application deadline for the Maharashtra State Best Public Ganeshotsav Mandal Competition 2026 has been extended.
- When
- Applications are due by September 11, 2026; the announcement was made on Sunday.
- Where
- Applications are being accepted online through ganeshotsav.pldmka.co.in.
- Why
- The deadline was extended to enable more mandals to participate.
- Competition
- Maharashtra State Best Public Ganeshotsav Mandal Competition 2026
- New deadline
- September 11, 2026
- Application method
- Online
- Application portal
- ganeshotsav.pldmka.co.in
- State festival status
- Ganeshotsav has been celebrated as the State Festival of Maharashtra since 2025.
- Award levels
- Taluka, district, state, national and international
- Expanded awards
- Separate awards for public Ganesh mandals across India and abroad have been introduced this year.