Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Nashik Begins Ganeshotsav With Grand Idols and Festive Fervour
Nashik started its Ganeshotsav celebrations on Monday, September 14.
Families and community groups brought Ganesh idols to their homes and decorated public spaces.
Many people visited markets to buy flowers, sweets, decorations and पूजा materials.
Traditional dhol-tasha music and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya!”
filled the city.
About three lakh families are expected to celebrate.
Hundreds of public mandals prepared decorated displays and stages.
The idols will remain in the city for about 10 to 12 days.
The main procession to immerse the idols will take place on September 25.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began across Nashik on Monday, September 14, with idols installed in homes and public mandals.
Around three lakh families are estimated to be celebrating Ganeshotsav in the city this year.
Markets including Ashok Stambh, Ravivar Karanja, Saraf Bazaar, Shalimar and MG Road saw large crowds buying idols and festive supplies.
Around 600 to 700 public Ganesh mandals applied for mandap permissions, while the Municipal Corporation waived mandap and stage fees.
The main immersion procession is scheduled for September 25, Anant Chaturdashi, after Bappa’s 10-to-12-day stay.
- Who
- Residents, families and public Ganesh mandals in Nashik.
- What
- Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations and idol installations began across the city.
- When
- Monday, September 14; the main immersion procession is scheduled for September 25.
- Where
- Across Nashik, including CIDCO, Nashik Road, Panchvati, Gangapur Road, Indiranagar and Satpur.
- Why
- Residents are observing Ganesh Chaturthi and welcoming Lord Ganesha during the annual Ganeshotsav festival.
- Estimated participating families
- Around three lakh families in Nashik
- Idol installation period
- Auspicious midday period on Monday, approximately 11:20 am to 1:50 pm
- Public mandals
- Around 600 to 700 mandals applied for municipal mandap permissions
- Municipal support
- Mandap and stage fees were waived by the Municipal Corporation
- Notable installation
- One mandal installed a 201-kilogram silver Ganesh idol
- Immersion procession
- Scheduled for September 25, Anant Chaturdashi
- Festival duration
- Bappa is expected to reside in the city for 10 to 12 days