Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Kalwa Mandal Wins Thane’s 2026 Ganeshotsav Decoration Competition
Thane held a competition for public Ganeshotsav decorations in 2026.
A mandal from Gunsagar Nagar in Kalwa won the top prize.
Its display used moving pictures to teach people about understanding themselves and others.
A mandal from Uthalsar came second with traditional Lippan Art.
A Wagle Estate mandal came third with a display warning about addiction.
A mandal from Azad Nagar won the consolation prize for its “Save the Future” message.
Twenty-three public mandals took part in the competition.
The organizers also gave awards for cleanliness and sculpture.
Gunsagar Nagar Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal of Kalwa won first prize in Thane’s 2026 public Ganeshotsav decoration competition.
Shivgarjana Mitra Mandal of Uthalsar finished second, while Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal of Wagle Estate placed third.
Jai Bhavani Mitra Mandal of Azad Nagar received the consolation prize; 23 public mandals participated.
The winning display used animated scenes about understanding oneself and others under the theme “Know Yourself, Understand Others, and Achieve Success.”
Additional awards recognized cleanliness initiatives and sculptors, with cash prizes ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹25,000.
- Who
- The Thane Municipal Corporation organized the competition, with 23 public mandals participating; Mayor Sharmila Rohit Pimplolkar announced the results.
- What
- The Gunsagar Nagar Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal won first prize in the 2026 public Ganeshotsav decoration competition.
- When
- In 2026; the results were announced today according to the article.
- Where
- Across Thane city, including Kalwa, Uthalsar, Wagle Estate, and Azad Nagar.
- Why
- The competition recognized public Ganeshotsav decorations, social-awareness displays, cleanliness, and sculpting.
- First prize
- Gunsagar Nagar Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav Mandal, Kalwa — ₹25,000
- Second prize
- Shivgarjana Mitra Mandal, Uthalsar — ₹20,000
- Third prize
- Sarvajanik Utsav Mandal, Wagle Estate — ₹15,000
- Consolation prize
- Jai Bhavani Mitra Mandal, Azad Nagar — ₹10,000
- Participants
- 23 public mandals across Thane city
- Cleanliness award winner
- Jhakas Social Foundation, Lokmanya Nagar — ₹10,000
- Best sculptor award winner
- Naresh and Sushant Pohekar of Pohekar Arts, Kajuwadi — ₹10,000