Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Southern Command Chief Visits Pune's Historic Ganpati Mandal
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, a top officer in the Indian Army, went to Pune to visit a special place called the Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal.
This place is where people celebrate the Ganesh festival, a big event in the city.
He prayed there, showing respect for the local culture and traditions.
The General said he was happy to be there, just like he was last year.
People thought his visit was important because it showed that the army is connected to the community.
The Ganesh festival is a time for people to come together, celebrate their culture, and feel connected to their traditions.
The visit highlighted how important it is for leaders to be humble and serve the people.
Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth offered prayers at the Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal.
This was his second consecutive year visiting during the Ganesh festival.
The visit represents a blend of tradition, faith, and leadership.
The mandal is Pune's first public Ganesh mandal, established in 1892.
Local devotees saw the visit as a sign of unity between the army and the people.
- Who
- Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth
- What
- Offered prayers at Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal.
- When
- During Ganeshotsav
- Where
- Pune, India
- Why
- To participate in the cultural event and show solidarity.
- Event
- Lieutenant General Seth's visit to a Ganesh Mandal
- Person
- Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth
- Position
- General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Southern Command
- Location
- Shrimant Bhausaheb Rangari Ganpati Mandal, Pune
- Mandal Established
- 1892